POLICE BUST TWO SUSPECTS FOR POSSESSION AND DEALING IN DRUGS AT POLOKWANE AND MATLALA POLICING AREAS
POLOKWANE: Members attached to SAPS Limpopo Capricorn Flying Squad have arrested two suspects aged 34 and 40 for dealing in drugs at Polokwane and Matlala, on Wednesday, 08 May 2024 at around 17h00.
A 40-year-old suspect was arrested at Polokwane, Indian Center for possession and dealing in drugs and Contravention of immigration act. The members were patrolling when they spotted a suspicious male being surrounded by a group of people. Upon approaching, they found him selling drugs. The Police identified themselves and searched him. He was found in possession of drugs (nyaope, rock, and crystal meth) at an estimated street value of R5000.00 (five thousand rands) and an undisclosed amount of money. He also failed to produce documents for being in the country.
In another incident male suspect aged 34 was also nabbed for possession and dealing in drugs by members who were on patrol duties at Tibane Complex in Matlala policing area. The suspect was in possession of drugs (nyaope) with an estimated street value of R1000.00 (one thousand rands).
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has welcomed the arrests and applauded the Police for hitting hard on drug dealers in the Province.
The suspects will appear before Polokwane and Seshego Magistrate’s Court soon.
The Police investigations are ongoing.
