Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Drugs confiscated by Metro Police

By Khanyisa Tabata
21 June 2011


Twelve people have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and five for being in possession illegal narcotics.

Metro Police Deputy Chief Yolanda Faro says officers arrested seven suspects at a roadblock in Langa and another two in Diep River – all on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol

“Two suspects were arrested for possession of illegal narcotics and the following items were confiscated, 390 dagga ‘stoppe’, 89 TIK straws and R1454, 65 in cash.

“We also conducted joint vehicle and foot patrols with the South African Police Services in Fisantekraal, Durbanville where three people were arrested for dealing in dagga, and 72 dagga ‘stoppe’, three dagga parcels and R1478,95 in cash was confiscated, “ said Faro.

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