CRIME SCENE: Griekwastad, Northern Cape: The South African Police Service (SAPS) have arrested a 70-year-old man for allegedly dealing in dagga.

SAPS said an intelligence-driven operation was executed in the area on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

“The members were conducting routine patrols in Mathlomola when they received information about a male allegedly selling dagga from his shack. The members followed up on the information and approached the suspect, who granted them permission to search the premises.

“The police discovered several zip-lock bags containing dagga.

“An undisclosed amount of cash, suspected to be the proceeds of crime, was seized, as well as dagga with an estimated street value of R3 255.”

SAPS said it was committed to combating the illegal drug trade and urged communities to continue providing the police with information about criminal activities in their respective areas.