NEW: Man nabbed with 17kg dagga

The smuggler was arrested at an illegal crossing point near Forbes Border Post
The smuggler was arrested at an illegal crossing point near Forbes Border Post

 

Crime Reporter

 

UNLAWFUL possession of dagga landed a man in soup after police in Chipinge nabbed him following a tip-off.

 

In a statement this afternoon, police confirmed the arrest of Peter Sithole (36) for possessing 17kgs of dagga.

 

The dagga had a street value of $9 million.

 

“Police in Chipinge acted on received information and arrested Peter Sithole (36) near Rimbi Business Centre. He was found in possession of 17kgs dagga with a street value of $9 million,” reads the statement.

 

Police have intensified the fight against drug peddlers in a bid to tackle the abuse of dangerous substances and illicit drugs.

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