A man was arrested in Jeffrey’s Bay on drug dealing charges after drugs worth more than R100 000 were found in his possession.
Police spokesperson, Col. Priscilla Naidu, said that the suspect is a Nigerian national and the Mandrax and Tik were confiscated on Thursday, May 25.
She explained that crime intelligence, with the assistance of the Tactical Response Team from Gqeberha, followed up on information of a man allegedly dealing in drugs from his residential address in AD Keet Street, Jeffrey’s Bay.
A search warrant was obtained and the suspect found in Woltemade Street. He was taken to his flat where it was thoroughly searched.
A total of 1 830 Full Boss Mandrax tablets, three half Mandrax tablets, 13.52g Tik and cash were confiscated. The estimated value of the drugs is R113 370.
“The 35-year-old man was arrested on a charge of dealing in drugs and is expected to appear in court soon,” she said.
Sarah Baartman District Commissioner, Maj. Gen. Zolani Xawuka, applauded the arrest and stated that drug dealers who think that they can ply their trade in small towns must know that their actions are closely monitored, and police will not tolerate their illegal activities.
“These drugs are being used by teenagers and the unemployed in the area. In order to feed their habit, the drug addicts will resort to crime. Therefore, we appeal to the residents to continue to provide police with information of illicit drug activity so that these drug traffickers could be flushed out and arrested.”
