By BAKANG MOKOTO
Two suspects aged 23 and 34 respectively, were arrested during an intelligence-driven operation conducted at Utlwanang Township, near Christina on 8 September 2022. The North West police spokesperson in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati cluster, Sgt Tryphosa van Rooyen said police from Vryburg K9 unit were on patrol when they noticed a suspicious-looking man standing at his gate.
“The police approached him, but he suddenly became nervous. They requested to search him and permission was granted. The police found 30 Methaqualone(Mandrax) tablets in his possession.
“Then the police proceeded to the house, where they found the owner of the house. They requested permission to search the house and it was granted. During the search, the police found a packet of Khat weighing 22grams,” van Rooyen said.
She said the drugs with a street value estimated at R9000 were confiscated. Van Rooyen said both suspects were arrested and charged with possession of drugs.
“The two suspects are expected to appear in Christiana Magistrates’ Court on 13 September 2022.
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