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GQEBERHA<\/strong>\u00a0– Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Police officers recently have apprehended a 46-year-old man in possession of narcotics: Tik and four bags of CAT, who later attempted to bribe officers with R200 while in police custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a statement issued by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, a police officer was conducting a patrol in Central when he noticed a 46-year-old man who started running upon seeing their marked vehicle at the intersection of Parliament and Clyde Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The officers immediately gave chase and apprehended him as he attempted to hide inside a nearby shop,” the statement explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect remains in custody and will appear in court soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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