Eastern Cape police intercept suspected drug dealer
Police spokesperson Captain Marius McCarthy said police had received reliable information on Tuesday regarding a planned drug delivery from Gqeberha to KwaNojoli.
'The intelligence was immediately operationalised, and a vehicle check point conducted along the N10 national road.
'During the operation, a minibus taxi matching the description provided was intercepted and searched,' he said.
'Inside, police discovered a bag belonging to the suspect, [allegedly] containing 1,030 Mandrax tablets.'
McCarthy said the suspect was arrested on the spot for dealing in drugs.
He is expected to appear in the KwaNojoli magistrate's court soon.
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