EMPD nab 12 suspects during operations
Operations are set to continue in an effort to stamp out crime.
From October 19 to 20, EMPD Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) officers arrested 12 suspects during drug enforcement operations in Rondebult and Reiger Park.
• Operations in Rondebult resulted in the arrest of five male suspects, found in possession of illicit substances, including 94 zip-lock bags of dagga, 15 zip-lock bags of crystal meth and 30 Mandrax tablets.
• Operations continued in Reiger Park, where seven undocumented foreign nationals were apprehended.
The individuals were taken for further verification of their identities and immigration status in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act 13 of 2002).
The suspects, aged between 31 and 47, were arrested and detained at the relevant police stations.
Information supplied by EMPD spokesperson Chief Superintendent, Kelebogile Thepa.
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