A 55-year-old suspect who has been on the Hawks’ watchful eye for some time is expected to appear in the Madadeni Magistrates’ court today, 12 October 2023 after he was arrested for dealing in drugs on Wednesday, 11 October in the morning.
The Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team based in Newcastle working with Newcastle K9 and Local Criminal Record Centre arrested the suspect at Kanana in Madadeni. Police seized crystal meth and mandrax tablets with an estimated value of R96 000. The suspect was charged with dealing in drugs.
The Hawks’ Provincial Head, Major General (Dr) Lesetja Senona expressed his concern about community members who are mum about drug dealing activities in the area. “We can successfully fight the drug trade in the province if the community works with us in fighting this scourge. Drug dealers cannot trade if their target market is on our side,” said the Provincial Head.
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