Dagga bust is a step towards safer Cape Town communities
"The devastating impact of drugs on our communities continues long after we've taken the dealers off the streets," Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, said.
"We have made a significant impact in reducing crime and taking drugs off the streets, in spite of our limited resources and powers."
Metro Police officers have seized over four kilograms of dagga in Fisantekraal, adding to a series of successful drug busts that continue to improve safety in the Western Cape.
The weekend haul, which included dagga-filled bags, cigarettes, and bankies, resulted in the arrest of the homeowner on Saturday, August 9.
The bust is the latest in a string of enforcement actions that saw the City's enforcement services arrest 241 suspects in the past week alone. This strong focus on curbing drug-related crime is part of a broader, sustained effort by law enforcement to make communities safer.
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