Police officers are out in numbers to clean our province from drug dealings. The use and abuse of drugs contributes to the commission of crime and serious and violent crime are being committed after the use of drugs.
Operations are conducted in Margate and across the province to curb drug related crimes.
Police from Provincial Organised Crime Unit received information about a suspect who was travelling from Margate to transport drugs. The observation was held on 28 May 2022, by the team and the vehicle was spotted travelling along Maureen Street in Margate.
The vehicle was intercepted and driver was searched where 13 orange and white capsules of heroin were found from his jean’s pocket.
The vehicle was also searched and police found 26 bags of crystal meth, eight bags of cocaine uncut stones, 24 ecstasy tablets, four bags of plastics containing empty capsules, weighing scale, one litre bottle of acetone chemical that is used to mix the drugs and 22 boxes of infant powder were also found.
The recovered drugs are valued at R1.3 million.
A 42-year-old man was placed under arrest for possession and dealing in drugs.
He is expected to appear before the Ramsgate Magistrates’ Court.
