The Tshwane Metro Police Department’s (TMPD) Crime Prevention Drug Unit was deployed to Ga-Rankuwa for drug patrols and crime prevention duties on 19 September 2018. At around 14:00, whilst conducting patrols in the drug hotspots of Zone 1 in Ga-Rankuwa, members of the Drug Unit spotted an African male who was fiddling with what seemed like drug paraphernalia.
The team approached the African male and requested to search him under the suspicion that he may be in possession of drugs.
He was found with 11 wraps of crack cocaine with an estimated street value of R440. The officers then arrested the suspect for dealing with and possession of drugs. Upon further questioning, the suspect led the officers to the address of his supplier.
When the officers arrived at the address given by the suspect, they confronted and questioned a male suspect found on the premises. The place was searched and the officers found 1 212 bags of heroin with an estimated value of R36 360. He was also arrested for dealing with and possession of drugs.
Both suspects will soon appear in court.
Well done to the TMPD Drug Unit.
Issued by the Tshwane Metro Police Communication Unit.
