While on a routine patrol in Buhle Park last Wednesday morning, members of the Elsburg Station Operational Crime Combating Unit noticed a suspicious man walking in the street.<\/p>\n
According to the police the man hid behind a pole on the street as soon as he saw the police car.<\/p>
\u201cThe police approached and searched him, and he was found in possession of three packets of dagga weighing 8.6g,\u201d said Const Daphney Phooko.<\/p>\n
The 33-year-old suspect was detained in Elsburg police custody.<\/p>
He will appear in the Germiston Magistrate\u2019s Court soon on charges of possession of dagga.<\/p>\n
The Elsburg SAPS are encouraging the community of Buhle Park to report any criminal activities in their area by calling the station on 011 827 2060 or 10111.<\/p>\n
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