On 8 September 2018, at about midday the Kimberley SAPS Detectives, SAPS Crime Intelligence and Tactical Response Unit (TRT) made a swift arrest after pouncing on a drug suspect. The suspect was just about to board a truck at a hiking spot on the R31, just outside Kimberley.
He tried fleeing on foot into the veld but was chased down by the TRT members. The police searched the 58 year old male and found 478 mandrax tablets and money in his jacket.
The alleged drugs has a street value of about R30 000.
The suspect should be appearing in the Kimberley Magistrates’ Court soon, on charges of dealing in drugs. The investigation continues.
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