Four suspects are expected to appear in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court today after they were arrested On Saturday, 01 May 2021 about 22:20. Members attached to the Maitland Flying Squad followed up on information about drugs being delivered at a house in Silvertown, Athlone. Police proceeded to the address and arrested a 20-year-old suspect and confiscated drugs worth a substantial amount.
While the members were on the way to the station, they were informed about a suspect who is wanted for robbery who was at a house in Vygieskraal. Members responded and went to the address and upon their arrival, they found the wanted suspect and also found a bag with drugs and money in the house. Three suspects aged between 25 and 42 were arrested for possession of drugs and robbery.