Drugs and firearm recovered in SAPS operation, Florida

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Drugs and firearm recovered in SAPS operation, Florida
Drugs and firearm recovered in SAPS operation, Florida

On Friday 10 May 2019, between 09:00 and 13:00, a special Crime Prevention Operation was conducted by Florida Crime Prevention Unit, West Rand K9 unit, Sector Managers, Florida SAPS 13 Commander, Florida MIC Commander, Security Forum members and Blockwatch members.

Three suspects were arrested in two separate incidents. Drugs were found in a flat of a a foreign national at Goldman Street, Florida CBD and one immediately after buying and receiving his “fix”. Some of the drugs found were CAT, Heroine and dagga and about 60 syringes.

The estimated street value of drugs and dagga worth about R193 000. Unlicensed 9mm firearm and ammunition was found at Rand Leases on another suspect.

The three suspects, aged between 24 and 38, were detained for different charges, that is, dealing in drugs possession of drugs and one for possession of unlicensed ammunition. They will appear at Roodepoort Magistrates court soon.

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