Four people are to appear in court on various charges, including being in possession of an unlicensed firearm, dealing in drugs, and intimidation.
On Tuesday, 17 January 2023, members of Welkom Public Order Policing working in Bloemfontein were following information about a house in Bergman Square in the Bloemspruit area and arrested a 28-year-old man for dealing drugs. Officers confiscated mandrax tablets and crystal meth after they were found in his possession.
Further information was received about a white VW Golf supplying and delivering drugs. The same morning, the said vehicle was seen arriving at the target location. The vehicle was approached, and the driver was searched. Drugs were also found in his possession and a further search led to the discovery of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. A 43-year-old man was arrested, and the vehicle was confiscated.
Members proceeded to another house and arrested a 59-year-old woman for dealing drugs after crystal meth sachets and an undisclosed amount of cash were found in her house.
While members were busy with administrative duties at the Bloemspruit Police Station, five unknown men arrived and demanded the release of the suspect arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. Members explained the circumstances that led to his arrest, then one 44-year-old man started hurling insults at members; he was warned several times and was subsequently arrested.
All suspects will appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate Court soon, facing charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, dealing in drugs, and intimidation.