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Manenberg gang activity, 5 arrested in heroin bust

During an intelligent driven operation, Manenberg SAPS members arrested five males aged between 27 and 38 for possession of drugs. On 29 December 2017 at about 08:20 information was followed up of an undisclosed amount of drugs being transported to Manenberg.

Drugs valued at R60 000.00 were confiscated during a joint operation between Manenberg Crime Prevention and Nyanga Cluster Crime Intelligence Unit.

Following an observation of the area, a vehicle fitting the description of the suspicious vehicle transporting drugs was pulled over in Vygieskraal Road, Manenberg.

A thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery of Heroin stashed behind the dash board of the vehicle.

The five suspects will be charged for being in possession of drugs and will be appearing in the Athlones’ Court in the New Year.

Anyone with information regarding any illegal gang activity or drugs can contact Manenberg SAPS on 021 699 9400 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

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