EMPD nabs trio in Brakpan for alleged drug dealing and illegal immigration

Three foreign nationals found in possession of illicit substances were apprehended on July 9 in Brakpan.

The trio, believed to be Nigerian nationals, were found in possession of crystal meth and mandrax tablets with an estimated street value of R1 600.

The EMPD Drug Enforcement Unit effected the arrests following a tip-off about suspicious activities on Kingsway Avenue.

The suspects are facing charges of dealing in drugs and being illegal immigrants.

They were detained at the Brakpan Police station and were expected to appear in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court within 48 hours.

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