Police nab foreign national found with drugs worth R100 000
The 47-year-old suspect was found with crystal methamphetamine valued at approximately R100 000.
The Flying Squad received a tip-off about suspicious drug-dealing activities going on in the area.
Upon arrival, the police found the suspect in possession of crystal methamphetamine and arrested him.
Additionally, the suspect was found with no valid South African Identity Documentation (ID).
The suspect is expected to appear in court before the Mokopane Magistrate's Court on Monday, 9 June 2025, over charges of possession and dealing in drugs and Contravention of the Immigration Act.
Three suspects have been arrested after being found in possession of drugs on Friday, 6 June 2025.
The suspects were apprehended in different locations.
The first suspect, a 21-year-old male, was arrested at his residence in Mosesetjane Village, after police found 155 sachets of Nyaope, 57 sachets of Cat, 31 sachets of Crystal Meth and an undisclosed amount of cash in his bedroom.
A 26-year-old male suspect was also arrested at his residence in Danisani Sandsloot Village.
He was found with 46 sachets of Crystal Meth and 13 sachets of Nyaope.
In Masodi Village, police apprehended a 39-year-old female suspect who was found 5 sachets of Nyaope, 2 sachets of Crystal Meth and an undisclosed amount of cash.
All three suspects were detained at Mahwelereng SAPS and are facing charges related to the Contravention of the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act and Possession of Prohibited Drugs.
They are expected to appear before the Mahwelereng Magistrate's Court on 9 June 2025.
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