Prison warder arrested for alleged dagga possession and dealing
A 52-year-old prison warder arrested for alleged dagga possession and dealing in Free State
Black News 
A 52-year-old prison warder is expected to appear in the Sasolburg Magistrate’s Court after being arrested for allegedly possessing and dealing in dagga.
Police spokesperson Sergeant Josephine Rani says officers were called to the Sasolburg Correctional Centre on Saturday after receiving information about a prison warder allegedly involved in dealing in dagga.
Rani says police found the suspect in his Correctional Services uniform and seized 803 bags of dagga with an estimated street value of R8,050.
The officer is facing charges of possession and dealing in dagga.
#sapsFS [CORRECTIONAL OFFICER ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF AND DEALING IN DAGGA]
The South African Police Service in Sasolburg has arrested a 52-year-old male prison warder for alleged possession of and dealing in dagga.
On Saturday, 8 August 2026, the Sasolburg police received a… pic.twitter.com/wzAsQmb8yU
— SA Police Service
(@SAPoliceService) August 9, 2026
