Duo nabbed for drug peddling and bribery

A husband and wife were arrested on 05 November 2024, in Sophiatown for dealing in drugs and bribery.

The arrest emanated from a tip-off from a community member about drugs to be delivered at premises in Haartebees Court Waterval in Sophiatown policing precinct. The police proceeded to the place and a woman was arrested immediately after receiving the bag that had small packets of cat, mandrax, two pistols with filled off serial numbers, 78 live rounds of ammunition and three magazines.

While the police were busy processing the case at police station, the woman’s husband came to the station and allegedly offered a R3000.00 bribe in exchange for the release of the suspect. He was also arrested and when searched, members found packets of cat in his possession.

Both suspects are expected to appear before a Magistrates’ Court on 06 November 2024, on a charge of possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition, dealing in drugs and bribery.

The members are commended for their swift response in arresting the suspects and for acting honestly and responsibly as per the prescripts of the Code of Conduct.