Concerned workers from the metro\u2019s parks department recently lodged complaints about fellow workers using dagga at the depot, as well as during working hours.<\/p>\n
They claimed the dagga use invariably led to altercations on a daily basis.<\/p>
The complainants also mentioned that this led to a dangerous working environment as the alleged dagga-smokers operate machines which could lead to serious injuries to themselves and their fellow workers.<\/p>\n
The EMPD\u2019s Germiston precinct commander was made aware of the problem and he, in turn, informed the EMPD Drug Enforcement Unit.<\/p>
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ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Nine arrested during daily stop-and-search<\/a><\/p>\n Mobile clinic services provided in informal settlements<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Officers from the unit apprehended one of the alleged dagga-smokers on Monday after monitoring him for some time.<\/p>\n He was allegedly found in possession of dagga.<\/p>\n The suspect was arrested at about 11am at the intersection of Smith Street and Bedford Avenue in Bedfordview while he was cutting trees.<\/p>\n The 55-year-old suspect was detained at the Bedfordview Police Station on a charge of possession of dagga and was expected to appear in the Germiston Magistrate\u2019s Court on Tuesday.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong> or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n