DRUG DEALERS ARRESTED IN SOSHANGUVE, HAMMANSKRAAL AND ATTERIDGEVILLE

Drug dealers were apprehended for dealing in drugs in Soshanguve, Hammanskraal, and Atteridgeville in a Tshwane Metro Police Drug Unit operation on Sunday.

The operation nabbed two African males for dealing in drugs. Both suspects were found in possession of crystal meth, CAT and heroin with an estimated street value of R38 500.

According to the police, while the operation was under way, members received a tip-off about a suspected drug dealing address in Hammanskraal.

The information was found to be positive where another male drug dealer was arrested after being found in possession of crystal meth.

A second suspect was arrested for interfering with the police performing their official duties.

“Later the same day, the same team received a further tip-off in Atteridgeville, where one African male was arrested for contravening the Medicines and Related Substances Act. The confiscated items have an estimated street value of R10,700,” read statement.

In total, five suspects were arrested and drugs with an estimated street value of R51,000 were confiscated.

“The TMPD continues to urge community members to report drug dealing activities to the TMPD or the nearest police station,” Tshwane Metro Police requested.