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A 36-year-old female was also arrested on a farm outside Bonnievale for possession of mandrax and dagga to the value of R2 500,\u201d related Bonnievale police spokesperson Sergeant Sarah Julies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She added it is the duty of police to keep illegal firearms and drugs off the street. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSergeant Swartz also says it is crucial that information received from the public be handled swiftly and with the utmost care,\u201d Julies said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Acting Station Commander Warrant Officer Pierre Steyn praised Swartz for the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHe said the successful arrest is a good example of how proper preparation and dealing with sensitive information can ensure criminals are put behind bars,\u201d the spokesperson said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_ba7c0b1d\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"drugs\" 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