Members of the Public Order Police arrested three people for drug-related crimes by following up on information from the public.
On 10 May 2023 members operationalized information about an alleged drug dealer delivering drugs in Winnie Park in Bronville. Members spotted the vehicle fitting the description circulated and conducted a stop and search. The 50-year-old driver was found to be in possession of about 330 full Mandrax tablets and cash. His vehicle was also seized and he is being charged with dealing in drugs.
In a separate incident, the members received information about drugs being sold in Thabong. Members proceeded to the identified residential premises where a 62-year-old man attempted to evade arrest however, he was swiftly apprehended. Police seized Mandrax tablets, seven sachets containing crystal meth and cash. A 39-year-old woman was also arrested for possession of drugs when she was found with Mandrax tablets.
These arrested suspects are set to appear in the Welkom Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 12 May 2023.
Three arrested for drug related crimes in Bronville and Thabong https://t.co/W6dkpsUTGQ#ArriveAlive #DrugsOffTheStreets @SAPoliceService pic.twitter.com/POurj3YyAA
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) May 11, 2023
