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Media Statement
GAUTENG – The East Rand based Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) has successfully arrested an individual involved in a significant dagga dealing operation. The operation was executed on Tuesday, 10 December 2024. It resulted in the discovery of a hydroponic laboratory and seizure of large quantity of dagga as well as associated paraphernalia. The action followed a tip-off received about suspected drug dealing activities in the Sebenza policing area. Acting on this information, officers conducted a raid in the Croydon area. The occupant of the house who identified himself as Hugh Herbst (39) consented to the search of the premises. The resultant search uncovered a fully equipped hydroponic laboratory and multiple planted dagga, dry and processed dagga, syringes, small scales, and medium clear ziplock plastic bags. Herbst admitted he did not possess a permit to manufacture or extract dagga oils and was subsequently placed under arrest. All exhibits valued at just over R150 000 were confiscated. Herbst appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court. The case was postponed to 05 March 2025, pending further investigation. Ends
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