Members of Public Order Police Unit in Bloemfontein continue to execute different operational concepts as part of Operation Shanela in Mangaung Metro. On Monday, 8 January 2024, the team concentrated on prevention of drug trafficking in Bloemfontein Central Business District. A man was stopped and searched. He did not have his passport in his possession and the team took him to his residential place to check the documents.
The police arrived at the block of flats and a search was conducted. During the search, 105 full Mandrax tablets were found. Chrystal Meth weighing at 0.046 kilograms; Rock weighing at 0.008 kilograms and KHAT weighing at 0.026 kilograms were also found and seized.
The 30-year-old suspect was then arrested for possession and Dealing in drugs. A case docket was opened at Parkweg Police Station. The suspect will appear in Bloemfontein Magistrate Court soon.