Tsakani man nabbed by EMPD for possession of illicit substance, dagga stash seized
The suspect was arrested after EMPD officers followed up on information received.
A 34-year-old man was arrested on October 21 by the EMPD Community Liaison Unit for possession of an illicit substance.
Officers received a tip-off about a man suspected of dealing in illicit substances at a residence in Tsakani.
Members proceeded to the address and upon arrival, they found an open gate and went to the shack they were told about.
They knocked on the door and a male occupant opened. They introduced themselves and informed him of the reason they were there.
The suspect gave consent to members to search him and the shack.
A black plastic bag with clear ziplock bags containing dagga with an estimated value of R620, and a blue plastic bag with dagga with an estimated value of R1 000 were found in the shack.
An amount of R210 was found inside the suspect’s pockets.
He was arrested and detained at the Tsakane Police Station and was expected to appear in the relevant magistrate’s court soon.
