Six men were arrested after the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) confiscated illicit drugs with an estimated street value of more than R14 000 during operations across the city.

According to the EMPD, officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit, Intervention Unit and Community Liaison Unit conducted targeted operations in Elsburg, Etwatwa and Kempton Park as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crime and improve community safety.

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During the operations, six suspects, aged between 24 and 54, were allegedly found in possession of khat, crystal meth, crack cocaine, heroin and mandrax.

The suspects were arrested on charges of possession of and dealing in illicit substances. They were detained at various police stations and are expected to appear in the relevant magistrates’ courts soon.