Members of Welkom Public Order Police Task Team arrested a male for possession and dealing in drugs at J Section, Botshabelo on Wednesday, 13 April 2022.
The team received information from members of the public whilst executing crime combating operations. Police immediately proceeded to the identified house and asked for permission to search which was granted.
Mandrax tablets, Chrystal Meth, bankies of Methcathinone, and loose dagga were found hidden inside the house. The 33-year-old male was arrested. The dagga was weighed in the presence of the suspect at 1.14 kilograms.
A case docket was opened at Boithuso Police Station while the evidence was booked in Evidence Management System and the suspect is being detained in police custody. The suspect will appear in Botshabelo Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 19 April 2022.