By Obakeng Maje

Jan Kempdorp- Police are investigating a case of dealing in drugs after two men were arrested with Khat in Jan Du Toit Street, Jan Kempdorp on Wednesday. 

The Jan Kempdorp Detective Service with the assistance of Crime Intelligence followed up on information at about 08:00 regarding drug dealing at the specific premises. 

“The police pounced on the alleged sleeping dealers. The house was searched and 42 pokes of Khat, 2 blocks of Khat ice and a packet of Khat crystals were found hidden in the ceiling and in one of the bedrooms” lieutenant Sergio Kock said. 

The estimated at street value of the drugs is R10 000. 

Two men aged 30 and 32 respectively were arrested and will appear in Jan Kempdorp Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. 

“The Hartswater Cluster Commander, Colonel Tumelo Lekhu lauded the Jan Kempdorp Detectives and the Crime Intelligence Unit for their job well done. The community is also thanked for their assistance with information to the police” Koco said. 

“He added that drugs will not be tolerated in the Hartswater cluster and that police members will continue to clamp down on drug dealers.” Concludes Kock.-TDN

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