Two suspects busted for dealing in drugs in Polokwane
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- May 9, 2024
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Limpopo Police have arrested two suspects aged 34 and 40 for dealing in drugs at Polokwane and Matlala on Wednesday at around 17:00.
A 40-year-old suspect was arrested at Polokwane, Indian Center for possession and dealing of drugs and Contravention of the 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.
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The Police identified themselves and searched him. He was found in possession of drugs [nyaope, rock, and crystal meth]. It was an estimated street value of R 5000 (five and an undisclosed amount of money. He also failed to produce documents for being in the country.
ANOTHER SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR DEALING IN DRUGS IN THE POLOKWANE AREA
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.
Commissioner of Police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has welcomed the arrests. She applauded the Police for hitting hard on drug dealers in the Province. The suspects will appear before the Polokwane and Seshego Magistrate’s Court soon.