A 41-year-old suspect is in custody following his arrest by Hawks members from Serious Organised Crime Investigation on the morning of 13 May 2021. He was arrested for dealing in drugs and possession of drugs.
The team conducted an intelligence driven operation after receiving information about a suspect who was dealing in drugs at West Ham area, Phoenix.
They swooped in at the suspect’s residence and a thorough search was conducted. Upon searching the suspect’s bedroom, heroin capsules and mandrax tablets with an estimated street value of R38 530.00 were found.
He was subsequently placed under arrest and charged. The arrested suspect is expected to appear in the Phoenix Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 14 May 2021
