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Media Statement
POTCHEFSTROOM – In an effort to curb trafficking of drugs and illegal proliferation of ammunition, a search and seizure warrant was obtained and operationalised on Friday, 7 March 2025, by the Drug Task Team, accompanied by Potchefstroom Flying Squad. The team proceeded to an identified address at a small holding in Wilgeboom, Potchefstroom. During the search, the team found numerous and different rounds of ammunition and a hydroponic dagga lab, with dagga, dagga plants and dagga cigarettes with a value yet to be determined. Investigation into the matter including the processing of the crime scene by a Forensic team is underway. The husband and wife, aged 38 and 36, will appear before the Potchefstroom Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 10 March 2025, for unlawful possession of ammunition as well as cultivating and dealing in dagga. The Acting Provincial Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng congratulated the team for the success, which he said will send out a strong message that crime does not pay. He said police will continue to work hard to curb drug peddling and rid communities of drugs.
The public is advised to report crime including through the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or the MySAPS application anonymously. Extortion-related incidents can be reported on the Extortion hotline on 080 091 1011.
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