{
  "id": 406447,
  "title": "Prison warder arrested for alleged dagga possession and dealing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/prison-warder-arrested-for-alleged-dagga-possession-and-dealing",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T19:17:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/prison-warder-arrested-for-alleged-dagga-possession-and-dealing/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 52-year-old prison warder is set to face Sasolburg Magistrate’s Court in connection with allegations of dagga possession and dealing, according to police. The arrest took place on Saturday, 8 August 2026, at the Sasolburg Correctional Centre following a tip-off about a prison staff member suspected of being involved in the illegal trade. Sergeant Josephine Rani, a police spokesperson, stated that officers found the suspect in his uniform while on duty and seized 803 bags of dagga, estimated to have a street value of R8,050. The individual faces charges of possession and dealing in dagga.",
  "summary": "A 52-year-old prison warder arrested for alleged dagga possession and dealing in Free State",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}