EMPD Community Liaison Unit officers, working together with SAPS Ekurhuleni Crime Intelligence members, arrested a 31-year-old undocumented man in Brakpan on October 28 for possession of mandrax and for possible dealing in drugs.

During crime prevention duties, officers received information about a man allegedly involved in drug dealing in the area.

According to the EMPD, the operational team proceeded to the corner of Wenden Avenue and Station Road, where they located the suspect.

Officers requested permission to search the suspect, which was granted.

During the search, law enforcers discovered 100 mandrax tablets in the suspect’s pocket, with an estimated street value of R5 000.

Officers also recovered R330 in cash, suspected to be proceeds from drug sales.

The suspect was arrested and detained at the Brakpan Police Station. He is expected to appear before the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court soon.

The EMPD, in collaboration with other law enforcement stakeholders, remains committed to combating drug-related crime and disrupting the distribution of illegal substances within the City of Ekurhuleni.

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