A POLICE captain was arrested for allegedly trafficking dagga in Mpumalanga on Friday, 31 March.
According to Brigadier Selvy Mohlala, security guards were patrolling the premises at a certain plantation in Sabie when they noticed a police car in the bushes.
Mohlala said that the guards then went to see what was going on.
“To their surprise, the guards reportedly saw two men, one of whom was a police captain, but who was not in uniform at the time, while the other wore a police jumpsuit.
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“The captain was the driver of the said vehicle. It is further alleged that the two were allegedly in possession of some bags wrapped in tape. They were busy putting the luggage into some black refuse bags,” said Mohlala.
He said the men ran away when they noticed the guards.
Mohlala said the driver also tried to flee in a police van, but security guards used their bakkie to stop him.
“The bags were checked and it was discovered that the contents inside was dagga weighing 22,48 kilograms.
“The estimated street value of the confiscated dagga is at about R 33,720,” said Mohlala.
He said the captain allegedly tried to bribe the guards and begged them to let him go.
The captain allegedly promised the guards that he would offer them a bag of dagga to sell for their profit, or he would sell it and return the money.
“The officer was then arrested and the Sabie police were informed of the shameful incident.
“The member was charged for dealing in dagga, using state-owned car without the owner's consent, and attempting to defeat the ends of justice and corruption.
"As the investigation continues, more charges could be added against the suspect. Police are still searching for the suspect who reportedly fled," said Mohlala.
The suspect is expected to appear in the Sabie Magistrates Court on Monday, 3 April.
