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This ongoing anti-crime operation is a joint initiative by the Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Tactical Response Team (TRT) and Crime Intelligence (CI), all based in Bloemfontein.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\">\n<p>Capt. Christopher Singo, provincial spokesperson for the Hawks, said the matter against the pair was postponed to 22 September for further investigation. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring the search the police found the duo in possession of 80 mandrax tablets. The estimated value of the table is R4 000. The suspects were arrested for allegedly dealing with drugs,\u201d said Singo.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\">\n<p>In a separate incident, a 36-year-old woman is expected to appear in the Welkom Magistrate\u2019s Court facing charges of dealing in drugs. This followed her arrest at a house in Molteno Street in Reitz Park.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\">\n<p>Capt. 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