TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF SUSPECTED DRUGS
In an effort to eradicate drug peddling in the society, police in Kriel arrested two suspects aged 25 and 45 who were found in possession of suspected drugs at Rietspruit in Kriel yesterday, Tuesday 11 July 2023.
Police acted on a tip-off after a whistleblower alerted them about a person who was carrying a plastic bag suspected to be loaded with drugs.
Members then advanced to the area as per directions given and found a man fitting the description of the suspect.
Upon noticing the men and women in Blue, he reportedly tried to shy away from the plastic bag that he was holding but members got hold of him and after checking what was contained inside the plastic bag, they discovered about nine pinches of substances wrapped in small plastics. The substances are suspected to be Nyaope which is worth about R360 in street value.
Shortly after the suspect was arrested, police were amazed when they noticed someone who immediately took to his heels as he saw the police.
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Police then gave chase and cornered him as soon as he entered a house nearby.
He was then searched by the Police whereby 12 plastic bags containing some substance of powder, believed to be Nyaope were found in his possession. The street value thereof is estimated to be at about R480.
Both suspects are expected to appear at the Ga-nala Magistrate’s Court today, Wednesday 12 July 2023. As part of the investigation, the confiscated substances will be subjected to some form of testing at the forensic laboratory.
The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has gladly welcomed the success whilst appreciating the partnership displayed by both members of the community members and the police. “To win a fight against crime, it is very important not to work in silos but to work jointly. Through successes that police members continually achieve, we hope that the exercise will somehow assist in restoring trust from the public,” said the General.
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.
