Swift police action and community tip-offs led to the arrest of a female suspect found with dagga valued at more than R600,000 at an Upington fuel station. Image:SAPS
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A woman was arrested in Upington after police uncovered drugs worth over R600,000 in her luggage, following a tip-off from the community.
A female suspect has been arrested after she was allegedly found in possession of drugs valued at more than R600,000 at a fuel station in Upington on Friday.
Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said the suspect was found carrying three bags, which upon inspection contained a large quantity of dagga with an estimated street value of R670,500.
The arrest followed a tip-off received by members of the Upington Crime Prevention Unit regarding the suspect’s movements. Officers responded to the information and identified a woman matching the description at the specified location.
ZF Mgcawu District Commissioner, Major General Monica Sebili, commended officers for their swift response, which led to the arrest and seizure of the drugs. She also thanked the community for their continued support, noting that public information plays a crucial role in combating crime and removing drugs from communities.
