Foreign national arrested for dealing with drugs in Polokwane

A 52-year-old foreign national was arrested for possession and dealing in illicit drugs in Eduan Park, Polokwane on Tuesday. The drugs are worth R12 000.

Police received information about a suspect who was about to deliver illicit drugs at one of the shops. He was driving a blue Chevrolet Spark with a Limpopo registration number.

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The team followed the information and drove to the specified address. They spotted a motor vehicle fitting the description, The motor vehicle was tactically stopped. An African male was also found occupying the driver’s seat with the door and window locked.

Members introduced themselves, and immediately the suspect drove away after noticing the police. Members gave chase until he was pounced on, at his place of residence at 90 Burger Street in Polokwane.

Upon searching his motor vehicle, a white paper box was found with seven transparent plastic bags containing suspected drugs [heroin] and three transparent plastic bags containing powder suspected to be heroine. He was subsequently arrested for possession of and dealing with suspected illicit drugs.

FOREIGN NATIONAL ARRESTED FOR DEALING IN DRUGS

Commissioner of Police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has also applauded the team for their swift response.

“This resolute action demonstrates the SAPS’s unwavering commitment to destroying the networks that support criminal activity in our communities,” said General Hadebe

The suspect is expected to appear before Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday 20, March 2024.