By Kedibone Molaetsi

Kimberley police arrested a 40 year-old man from Lesotho and charged him with possession of drugs, Northern Cape police said on Thursday.

Kimberley police crime prevention team observed a suspicious looking vehicle on Barkly Road in Galeshewe, while on duty and mottled at the driver to pull-off the road.

However police said instead of the driver to stop, he sped-off and high speed chase ensued between him and the police. He was shortly pinned down on Mooketsi Street, near Galesheswe.

“Upon search and investigation, a black bag containing 0.15 kg of dagga and mandrax tablets were found inside the vehicle.  The street value of the dagga and mandrax found is estimated to R4 440” lieutenant Olebogeng Tawana said.

The vehicle was also confiscated and suspect will appear before the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court on count of possession of drugs and dagga, on Tuesday.

-TDN

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