SECUNDA TEENAGE WOMAN (19) DUE TO APPEAR IN COURT FOR DEALING IN DRUGS
MPUMALANGA – A 19-year-old suspect is due to appear in the Secunda Magistrate Court for dealing in drugs. She was arrested during an Intelligence-driven disruptive operation conducted by Secunda-based Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team together with Secunda Crime Intelligence and K9 unit on Wednesday, 15 March 2023.
The arrest followed a search and seizure operation that was executed following information about drugs kept in a house at Schoor street, Secunda. On arrival at the address, the team found a lady in a locked house and managed to gain entry to conduct a search.
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Several bags of compressed dagga were found and seized for further investigation. The suspect was found in possession of drugs with an estimated value of R 80 000-00. She was arrested and charged with dealing drugs. She is expected to make her first court appearance at the Secunda Magistrate Court on Thursday, 16 March 2023.
The Provincial Head of the Hawks in Mpumalanga, Major General Gerber applauded the good work done by the team. Further, he appreciated the positive response by members of the community for providing information which lead to the arrest of the suspect. “As the Hawks, we are grateful to the public for providing information that enables us to fulfil our mandate and provide safety and stability in our communities. We pledge our commitment and thank the community for their continued support”, said Major General Gerber.
Police urge anyone with any information on Crime to call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111. Alternatively, members of the public can send information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
