Monday, May 22, 2023

Two suspects to appear in the Nelspruit Court for dealing in suspected drugs and dagga

A 26-year-old and a 32-year-old suspect are expected to appear in a Nelspruit court on allegations of dealing in suspected drugs and dagga.

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Colonel Donald Mdhluli said police in Volkrust received a tip-off of a suspected drug peddler in their area, on Saturday.

During the search, police saw a white Toyota Corolla matching the description of the suspect's vehicle, searched it and found possession of 15 sachets of suspected Crystal Meth, two suspected Mandrax tablets as well as 85 plastic bags with suspected Nyaope.

He added that the total estimated street value of the suspected drugs is at about R5 000

In another case, police received information about the suspected peddler at Thubelihle in Kriel. Police visited the place and found the suspected peddler at his residence and conducted a search.

Mdhluli said the suspect was reportedly found with 46 zipped packs containing dagga, as well as large amount of loose dagga in a separate plastic bags and four plastic bags with brown powder suspected to be Nyaope. The dagga and suspected nyaope is estimated to be worth about R2 600 in street value.

All suspected drugs seized will undergo forensic laboratory test as part of investigation.


Done by: Esobusi Mkangelwa

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