Bloemfontein drug dealer nabbed and charged

Photo: SAPS

Bloemfontein drug dealer nabbed and charged

Police said the Manguang Metro Tactical Response Team nabbed the 39-year-old man just outside Bloemfontein for dealing with drugs.

Bloemfontein drug dealer nabbed and charged

Photo: SAPS

A 39-year-old Bloemfontein drug dealer was caught and arrested just outside Bloemfontein for dealing with drugs.

THE MAN WAS NABBED JUST OUTSIDE BLOEMFONTEIN

According to police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Covane the man was caught dealing in drugs in Bloemspruit Phase 6 just outside Bloemfontein.

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“On Friday 11 February 2022, the Mangaung Metro Tactical Response Team operationalised intelligence-driven information about drug trafficking. The team arrived at the identified spot and searched the house,” he said.

WHAT WAS FOUND WHEN POLICE SEARCHED HIS HOUSE:

  • 204 small bankies containing Chrystal Meth,
  • one transparent ice plastic bag full of Chrystal Meth was found
  • Khat drug, four full tablets and 24 halves
  • 24 quarters of mandrax tablets were found hidden in the bedroom.

A large amount of money believed to have been gained through the sale of drugs was also confiscated.

Covane said the total street value of seized drugs is estimated at R31 000.00.

“The 39-year-old man was arrested, and a case of dealing in drugs was opened at Bloemspruit Police Station.”

The man will appear in Bloemfontein Magistrate Court on Monday, 14 February 2022.

DO YOU KNOW OF ANY DRUG DEALING ACTIVITIES IN YOUR AREA?

If you know of any criminal activities or want to report a crime anonymously, you can contact Crime Stop – 08600 10111. You can contact the SAPS Service Complaints Centre to register a complaint on SAPS service delivery, call 0800 333 177 or fax to 012 393 5452 or email: Service Complaints.

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