Primrose suspect arrested for possession of R80 000 in suspected stolen goods
EMPD officers seized a variety of suspected stolen items, including electronics, cosmetics, and salon equipment, while cracking down on drug dealers during coordinated operations.
The EMPD Community Liaison Unit (CLU) officers arrested a 43-year-old male suspect for possession of suspected stolen goods in the Primrose area.
Acting on intelligence, during an operation in partnership with the SAPS Crime Intelligence Unit and Hlasela Tactical Solution, they tracked the suspect to a property in Mimmosa Street, where they observed him jumping the wall and attempting to flee.
The law enforcement officers gave chase and apprehended the suspect. They then searched the premises.
The search uncovered a substantial quantity of suspected stolen goods, including computer accessories, cosmetics, drinking bottles, a gas gun, salon equipment, and razors, with an estimated value of R80 000.
The suspect failed to produce a receipt for the goods, leading to their seizure and booking as evidence.
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The suspect was arrested and detained at the Primrose Police Station, facing charges of possession of suspected stolen goods. The suspect is expected to appear at the Germiston Magistrates’ Court soon.
In another related operation, the EMPD’s Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) and CLU conducted a crackdown on alleged drug peddlers across Ekurhuleni, between September 15 and 20.
Officers arrested 15 suspects for possession and dealing in illicit substances, including crystal meth, Mandrax, cannabis, and Cat.
The confiscated substances have an estimated value of R12 109. All 15 suspects were taken into custody and are facing charges related to possession and dealing in illegal substances. They are expected to appear in court soon.
