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The Citizen
17-07-2025
- The Citizen
EMPD arrests two for drug offences in Tsakani
EMPD arrests two for drug offences in Tsakani Tsakani – The EMPD Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) apprehended two men in separate incidents for drug-related offences in Tsakani on July 9. According to Zweli Dlamini, the CoE spokesperson, officers on patrol witnessed the deal take place and pounced on a 43-year-old man. 'He was arrested and charged with dealing in drugs. The officers confiscated the illicit substances, estimated to have a street value of R400. 'In a separate incident, officers followed up on information about a drug peddler operating at the Tsakane Shopping Centre. On arrival, they caught the 26-year-old man with an illicit substance with an estimated street value of R200,' explained Dlamini. 'His stash was seized, and he was charged with possession of drugs.' Both suspects were detained at the Tsakane Police Station and will soon appear in the Tsakane Magistrate's Court. ALSO READ: EMPD nabs man in Tsakani for skipping court after firearm charge ALSO READ: Suspect caught with 4.4kg of dagga in Tsakani following police tip-off At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
15-07-2025
- The Citizen
EMPD nabs trio in Brakpan for alleged drug dealing and illegal immigration
Less than a minute Brakpan Herald Less than a minute EMPD nabs trio in Brakpan for alleged drug dealing and illegal immigration Three foreign nationals found in possession of illicit substances were apprehended on July 9 in Brakpan. The trio, believed to be Nigerian nationals, were found in possession of crystal meth and mandrax tablets with an estimated street value of R1 600. The EMPD Drug Enforcement Unit effected the arrests following a tip-off about suspicious activities on Kingsway Avenue. The suspects are facing charges of dealing in drugs and being illegal immigrants. They were detained at the Brakpan Police station and were expected to appear in the Brakpan Magistrate's Court within 48 hours. ALSO READ: 44-Year-old arrested in Benoni for armed robbery at Brakpan salon ALSO READ: East Rand Palliative Care walks the journey with patients and families At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
