Two suspects aged 40 and 43 were arrested on 5 January 2022, in a joint operation by the Hawks Serious Organised Investigation team and Border Policing for allegedly dealing in drugs.
The team acted on information about drugs being sold at Gousblomsingle, Upington.
A search and seizure disruptive operation was conducted at the said premises.
During the search, 79 grams of mandrax powder, 1 gram of crystal methamphetamine (tik), 16 cellphones, jewelery and an undisclosed amount of money were seized for further investigation.
Both suspects are expected to appear before Upington Magistrate’s Court today, Thursday, 6 January 2022.
