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In the Privacy of my Home – Challenging the State to Arrest me

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I have quite a full and busy life. So I really don't find time in my daily routine to grow or smoke dagga. But friends of mine, who do find the time, are very excited to hear that the Western Cape High Court has last week seen to it that the chances of armed police bashing down their door and confiscating their favourite pot plant in the middle of the night have now been significantly reduced. To be honest I have, for quite a long time now, considered what herbs people choose to grow in their … [Read more...] about In the Privacy of my Home – Challenging the State to Arrest me

Not a good week for 1239 criminals

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Police crime prevention operations continued over the past week and a total of 1 239 suspects were arrested for various crimes ranging from murder, robbery, possession of unlincensed firearms, assault and other serious crimes as well as crimes detected as a result of police action (266). Police also recovered 30 firearms and 146 rounds of ammunition. Dangerous (130) weapons including knives, pangas and other sharp objects. Close to 3000 searches were also conducted on vehicles for firearms, … [Read more...] about Not a good week for 1239 criminals

Annerley Terrace Suspect Arrested – Cash and Dagga Confiscated

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A 35 year old man is in police custody following his arrest by Port Elizabeth Flying Squad members on charges of possession of suspected stolen property, dealing in dagga as well as possession of dagga. On Wednesday evening 2017-02-15 at 21:45, members followed up on information received of a shipment of dagga that is being sold in Central Port Elizabeth. The suspect's residence in Annerley Terrace was searched and three laptops, four cellphones, a substantial amount of cash and 7 bales of … [Read more...] about Annerley Terrace Suspect Arrested – Cash and Dagga Confiscated

Cleaning up Communities

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During the past week the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Province paid special attention to the combatting of alcohol and drug abuse, which saw 452 suspects arrested for drug related crimes. One thousand, two hundred and forty seven (1 247) mandrax tablets, 62.56 kg of dagga and 195 dagga plants were confiscated. This was also supported by the Community Outreach Project Against Substance Abuse held at Nangoza Jebe Community Hall in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth on Friday, 3 February … [Read more...] about Cleaning up Communities

Grahamstown in the news: Woman bust with R79k dagga on bus

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Woman bust with R79k dagga on bus: A 35-YEAR-OLD woman will appear in the Grahamstown Magistrate’s Court today after she was caught allegedly transporting dagga worth more than R79000. Police spokesperson Capt Mali Govender said the woman was arrested on Thursday night when the ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Two in court over attack on US tourists: Yocum was stabbed in the arm and Webb was physically unharmed. They had stopped on the R334 from Steytlerville to Grahamstown to admire … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Woman bust with R79k dagga on bus

Images of three women wanted for dealing in dagga

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The Hawks in the Eastern Cape Province are searching for three women (see below) who failed to honour their court appearance after they were arrested for dealing in dagga in August 2016. Nobesuthu Tini, who was residing at 6 Henderson street, Zwide, Port Elizabeth, Nandipha Nomganga, whose last known address was 187 Rubushane street, Zwide, Port Elizabeth as well as Nolubabalo Majali who resided at 6 Henderson street, Zwide, Port Elizabeth are on the run from the law and the Hawks are … [Read more...] about Images of three women wanted for dealing in dagga

PE in the news: It’s time to demystify dagga by Faatimah Hendricks.

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It's time to demystify dagga by Faatimah Hendricks.: Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route): 083 913 3 866 (VAS rates apply) Whatsapp: 076 119 3395. Use the tag 'border' or 'garden' if you're messaging ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. PE runner gears up for glory: Mile specialist Nyongo ready to clinch new record in Eden series Port Elizabeth runner Amos Nyongo has set his sights … [Read more...] about PE in the news: It’s time to demystify dagga by Faatimah Hendricks.

The truth about dagga

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Dear MyPE If you think that dagga is a dangerous narcotic, then you have been duped through propaganda. Dagga is as traditional to SA as biltong, boerebeskuit and witblits. It fascinated JV Riebeeck and missionaries extolled its virtues. It grows like a weed, is medicinal in its natural form with a lower potential for harm to self and society than sugar. Supported by science (endocannabinoid system), legal in 24 USA states with 200 million US citizens having access to it as medicine … [Read more...] about The truth about dagga

Grahamstown in the news: Dagga valued at nearly R1m found in Grahamstown

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Dagga valued at nearly R1m found in Grahamstown: Members of the Grahamstown Highway Patrol have seized a large quantity of compressed dagga with a street value of nearly R1m. Police spokesperson, Captain Mali Govender, says police members were conducting a vehicle check point on the N2 on Thursday night ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Dagga worth R1-million seized outside Grahamstown: Grahamstown police seized dagga worth about R1-million during a vehicle check point on the N2 on … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Dagga valued at nearly R1m found in Grahamstown

Lorraine man arrested on drug charges

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A 53-year-old Lorraine man is expected to appear in court soon on drug related charges. It is alleged that on Thursday, 28 April 2016, Mount Road Crime Prevention Unit (W/O Shaun Wait) and PE Flying Squad (W/O’s Deon Fourie and Gerhard Van der Merwe) acted on information received about possible drug activities at a house in Trevor Street Lorraine. The officers executed a search warrant at the house where they found processed dagga stored in various containers. Police also confiscated about 100 … [Read more...] about Lorraine man arrested on drug charges

Uitenhage K9 Drug Bust

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Uitenhage Cluster members have cracked down on drug dealers again. A joint operation between Uitenhage K9 Unit and the Crime Intelligence Unit yielded positive results, today, Friday, 14 November 2014. Members acted on information at 06:00 and obtained a search warrant for a house in Siviwe Street, Kwanobuhle. The premises were searched and with the assistance of the K9 dog, Indy, dagga was discovered in two containers inside a bedroom. Dagga estimated to the value of R11 000-00 (11 … [Read more...] about Uitenhage K9 Drug Bust

East Cape Public Support Needed to Combat Drug and Alcohol Abuse

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The Eastern Cape government has called on the public to join it in its fight against substance abuse and illegal trafficking of drugs in the province. The plea comes just days before the provincial Social Development Department observes the annual International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Port St Johns on June 27. "Government can't do this alone. Community participation is essential if we are to get results. The strengthening of Local Drug Action committees assists … [Read more...] about East Cape Public Support Needed to Combat Drug and Alcohol Abuse