NXUBA – Off-duty police officers demonstrated dedication beyond the call of duty when they arrested a 37-year-old suspect for possession of drugs in Michausdal, Nxuba (formerly Cradock).
According to police spokesperson Captain Yolisa Mgolodela, the arrest was conducted on 17 March by members attached to Nxuba Visible Policing, together with two K9 Unit members, all of whom were off duty at the time.
She said that the team acted on information received about a suspect allegedly in possession of drugs at a local address.
“Acting swiftly, the members proceeded to the identified premises where they conducted a search. The suspect cooperated with police and led them to a location within the residence where Mandrax tablets were concealed,” said Mgolodela.
She said that the drugs, with an estimated street value of more than R230,000, were confiscated.
Mgolodela further said that the suspect is expected to appear before the Nxuba Magistrate’s Court on 19 March on charges of possession of drugs.
The District Commissioner, Major General Rudolph Adolph, commended the members for their vigilance and commitment, reiterating that drug trafficking continues to undermine efforts to combat crime in the district.
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