By Kaya 959 Reporter
Police have arrested several suspects and recovered a variety of drugs during raids across Gauteng this week.
Officers arrested two people in Kameeldrift in Tshwane. An intelligence-driven operation led to the discovery of a drug laboratory.
SAPS spokesperson, Mavela Masondo, says police confiscated cocaine, dagga and suspected stolen goods at the property.
“One of the suspects allegedly offered the police officers some cash for the release of the suspect found at the premises. Both suspects were arrested and charged with manufacturing of drugs, possession of drugs, possession of suspected stolen property and bribery,” he said.
Police also arrested a man in Eldorado Park.
Officers found heroin, mandrax, zip lock bags and crystal meth in his possession, according to Masondo.
He says police received information about a man that is dealing drugs in the area.
“A search warrant was obtained and executed. Upon searching the house, police found different kinds of drugs ready to be sold. The suspect is expected to appear at Lenasia Magistrates Court in due course,” he said.
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Suspects nabbed in Sophiatown
Meanwhile, police arrested two suspects in different places in Sophiatown for dealing and possession of drugs.
Masondo says crime intelligence police officers received information about the suspect.
Members from K9 unit used the information to pounce on the suspect.
“He was found with mandrax and zip lock bags. Further information led the police to another house in Sophiatown where the second suspect was arrested after he was also found with mandrax,” Masondo said.
Gauteng SAPS Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela, applauded the officers.
“I am pleased with the collaboration between different units of the police and the information that we receive from the community members. We remain committed and we will continue with the fight against the scourge of drug abuse and ensure that those who sell the drugs to our community, especially the youth, are identified and brought to book,” he said.




