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A 23-year-old was arrested for possession of drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The police then went to a house in Uxolo Street and a 36-year-old man was found in possession of four crystal meth sachets, one half and one-quarter Mandrax tablets, and R140 cash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Members also visited a house in Molai Street, Thabong, where a 36-year-old man was found in possession of three-quarter and one-half Mandrax tablets, and R80 cash. The suspects will appear in court on 25 March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On 20 March, police members of the same unit were busy with crime-combating duties at Mannys in Welkom when they noticed a notorious drug dealer walking near a tavern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He attempted to flee. 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