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Efforts to rid the streets of Bloemfontein of illegal substances yielded significant results this past weekend.
A major drug bust has landed two suspects behind bars at Wepener in the Free State.
Police Spokesperson, Mahlomola Kareli, says the suspects, aged 41 and 52, were arrested when police raided a farm in the area and seized 78 boxes of dagga worth an estimated R78 000 along with live ammunition.
Kareli says the suspects will face charges of dealing in dagga and unlawful possession of ammunition.
He says they are expected to appear in the Wepener Magistrate’s Court soon.
“During the operation, the team received a crucial tip-off regarding a farm in the Wepener district allegedly being used to transport and store illicit substances. Upon arrival at the identified premises, officers encountered two male suspects, a thorough search of the residence led to the discovery of 78 boxes of dagga with an estimated street value of 780,000 and 9 mm live rounds found in a bedroom. They face charges of dealing in dagga and the unlawful possession of ammunition.”
#sapsFS Two suspects, aged 41 and 52, are expected to appear in the Wepener Magistrate’s Court following a successful intelligence-led operation that resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of dagga and live ammunition on Sunday, 21 December 2025. NP pic.twitter.com/loJOyJUGFv
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) December 22, 2025
