Two people were arrested on Thursday after police found approximately R30 million worth of dagga, illegal firearms and ammunition at a warehouse in Philadelphia.
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Provincial police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi says organised crime detectives discovered the warehouse, where cannabis was being cultivated, after monitoring information received about suspicious activities on a farm.
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‘An integrated operation led by the Provincial Organised Crime detectives including police members of Philadelphia SAPS pounced on the premises in the afternoon of Thursday, July 25.’
‘Upon entry, a search ensued which led to the discovery of cannabis plants, compressed cannabis, two prohibited firearms and ammunition as well as an undisclosed amount of cash.’
‘The adult male and female who were present during the search could not provide an acceptable explanation nor a valid license to be in possession of such a large quantity of cannabis,’ he adds.
The 59- and 49-year-old suspects were immediately arrested.
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