K9 ‘Eddie’ sniffs out R400K worth of drugs, woman arrested, Kimberly

South African Police Service

K9 ‘Eddie’ sniffs out R400K worth of drugs, woman arrested, Kimberly
K9 'Eddie' sniffs out R400K worth of drugs, woman arrested, Kimberly

A 22-year-old woman is behind bars subsequent to be found in possession of 1.6kg of crystal meth and 100 mandrax tablets.

The female suspect was arrested today following an intelligence led operation.

Members of Crime Intelligence and Kimberley K9 unit raided a house in Waldeck Street and found crystal meth and mandrax tablets stashed in a pillow.

The Kimberley K9 Narcotics dog, Eddie reacted positively during the search and directed its handler to the pillow.

A 22-year-old female was arrested and charged with dealing in drugs. She is expected to appear in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 25 February 2022.

The Northern Cape Provincial SAPS Management commended members involved in the operation, which resulted in the arrest of the suspect.

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