Duo arrested in Laingsburg for counterfeit clothing and R4m worth of dagga

Two suspects were arrested in Laingsburg, on Monday morning, for being in possession of and two tonnes of compressed dagga.

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The Western Cape’s Mobility MEC, Ricardo Mackenzie, says Provincial Traffic Services intercepted a heavy motor vehicle carrying 42 bags of compressed dagga weighing two tonnes and with an estimated value of R4 million. They were also found with counterfeit clothing.

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Mackenzie lauded officers for their swift action.

‘’Well done to our Provincial Traffic team, who go out every single day, around the clock, to make the Western Cape a safer place for all.’’

Meanwhile, 96 arrests were made by traffic officials for various offences in the past week. Sixty-three of these were for driving under the influence of alcohol. In the same period, 31 people lost their lives on Western Cape roads – 16 were pedestrians, 9 passengers, 5 drivers, and a motorcyclist.

Officers also issued 8 180 fines for various traffic violations ranging from driver to vehicle fitness. Twenty-one vehicles were impounded and 209 were discontinued for being unroadworthy. 267 speeding offences were also recorded.

 

Done By: Bush Radio News reporter