Western Cape Police Raid Yields R30 Million in Cannabis and Prohibited Firearms
- Two people are facing dealing in cannabis charges after police found R30 million worth of the plant on a farm in the Western Cape
- A police search of a farm in Philadelphia uncovered cannabis, firearms and an undisclosed amount of cash
- The SAPS said the duo failed to produce a valid licence for the large amounts of cannabis found on the property
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Two people are facing dealing in cannabis charges after police found R30 million worth of the plant on a farm in Philadelphia, Western Cape.
SAPS discover plants, cash and guns
The SAPS reportedly searched the farm on 25 July 2024 and found cannabis plants, compressed cannabis, two prohibited firearms and ammunition, as well as an undisclosed amount of cash. Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said the two suspects who were on the farm at the time of the raid failed to provide a valid licence for the large amounts of the plant:
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“The investigating team arrested the man, aged 59, and the woman, aged 49.”
The duo, charged with dealing in cannabis and the possession of prohibited firearms and ammunition, would appear in the Atlantis Magistrates court on Monday, 29 July 2024.”
Mzansi debates cannabis farm discovery
While some netizens debated the legalities surrounding the cannabis trade, others called for more raids on farms.
@Gwebumbhele said:
“2 minutes, it’s legal to plant in your yard; next minutes, bopha, hhay nidakiwe SAPS.”
@Afrikanboer pointed out:
“These farms are a problem now.”
@Raesetj56169165 suggested:
“All Farms must be RAIDED.”
@Simply_Nomvi wondered:
“Farm again? Maybe these searches may end up assisting you to even solve the farm murders.”
@Theview76116755 explained:
“This is a massive plant; it should have been registered with authorities if the intention was to run a clean business. Obviously, the owners are directly benefitting from the existence of gangs and drug lords as they need them for distribution channels.”
Groblersdal drug lab bust
In related Briefly News, the case against four men busted at a clandestine drug lab on a farm in Groblersdal was postponed to 1 August 2024.
The four appeared before the Goblersdal District Court on charges of manufacturing, dealing and possession of illicit drugs.
A fifth suspect was arrested and expected to appear in court soon.
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