Nigerian national caught selling crystal meth drugs in Mookgophong

Police in Mookgophong, Limpopo have nabbed two foreign nationals, including a Nigerian Man, for selling drugs in the area.

A 45-year-old female suspect and a 38-year-old foreign National will appear before the Mookgophong Magistrate Court on Friday 14 July. They are facing charges of possession and dealing in drugs worth thousands of rands.

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The duo were nabbed on Thursday at separate locations during the disruptive operation focusing on suspects who were dealing in drugs at the Mookgophong, Waterberg District.

Police were busy executing a disruptive operation in Mookgophong Location when they spotted a 45-year-old female suspect who was busy selling Heroine drugs along the street. Police patiently monitored the suspect while busy with illegal dealings and was later followed until she reached her house at Extension One.

While inside the house, Police unexpectedly pounced on the suspect and requested to search her home and she complied.

 An intensive search was conducted inside the house and Police discovered three (3) bags containing Heroine drugs concealed under a bed mattress.

The suspect could not account for the origin of the drugs. She was immediately arrested on the spot for dealing and possession of drugs. During the arrest, Police seized drugs with an estimated street value of R5000.00 and R790.00 in cash. They are believed to have been acquired during the commission of the crime.

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Police proceeded to Mookgophong Town to continue with the disruptive operation and managed to locate a foreign national believed to be a Nigerian citizen. He was also selling illicit drugs at Vryfde Street.

The 38-year-old male suspect was tactically approached, searched and consequently found in possession of 15 bags of Crystal Meth drugs. They were worth an estimated street of R10.000. He was also immediately placed under arrest.