Nelson Mandela Bay police tackle drug trade

South African Police Service

Nelson Mandela Bay police tackle drug trade
Nelson Mandela Bay police tackle drug trade

Police officials in Nelson Mandela Bay continue with their endeavours to rid the streets of illegal drugs.

During the first incident, on Friday, 14 October 2022 at about 18:00, information was received, which was immediately followed up on by the Nelson Mandela Bay District Crime Combatting Unit and the Station Commander of SAPS Swartkops, Lt Col John Perils. Members proceeded to a residence in Gca Ndlovini Street, Wells Estate and found a 39 year-old man busy cutting crystal meth.

The suspect was arrested on the spot on a charge of illegal possession of drugs.

A total of 46 mandrax tablets, 27 bags containing methcathinone (CAT), 181 dagga zolls, eight bags of tik and cash (R890) were confiscated. The estimated value of the drugs amounts to R17 000.

In the second unrelated incident, on Friday, 14 October 2022 at about 23:00, SAPS Public Order Police members successfully executed a search warrant during an intelligence driven operation in Mthunzi Street, Ikamvelihle.

Members confiscated 245 mandrax tablets, 39g tik, a scale and medication.

The value of the drugs were estimated to be worth more than R27 400. A 35 year-old male was detained on a charge of dealing in drugs.

The two males are due to appear in the Motherwell magistrate’s court on Monday, 17 October 2022 on the respective charges.

Contact Crime Stop 08600 10111 or the My SAPS App with information about crime. Callers may remain anonymous.

SAPS Newsroom

SOURCESouth African Police Service