Suspect arrested for possession of drugs at Flora Park

A 34-year-old male suspect was arrested in possession of drugs at Flora Park on Thursday, 21 December 2023 at about 16:00.

The members of Provincial Organized Crime received information about a Nigerian male national in possession of drugs at his residence in Wisteria Street, Flora Park. They drove to the said address and found the suspect packaging drugs. The suspect was then arrested immediately.

The following were confiscated during the arrest: 7 big plastics containing heroine, 18 sachets of crystal meth, and 15 tablets of mandrax with an estimated street value of +- R75 000.

The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, welcomed the arrest and the police’s diligent efforts to get drugs off the streets in this province.

The suspect will appear before the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 27 December 2023 for possession and dealing in drugs.