EMPD Drug Enforcement Unit nabs five suspects in Kempton Park crackdown
EMPD’s drug enforcement Unit made multiple arrests in Kempton Park after discovering illegal substances and undocumented individuals.
EMPD Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) officers arrested five suspects in Kempton Park on November 11, two for possession of illegal substances and three for contravening the Immigration Act (Act 13 of 2002).
The arrests were made while officers were conducting law enforcement duties ahead of the metro’s festive season launch.
According to the EMPD, officers spotted two men, aged 52 and 32, allegedly selling substances at the corner of Atlas and Geldenhys roads in Bonaero Park. The officers approached the pair and conducted a search.
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They recovered seven black plastic bags of cannabis (dagga) and 99 ziplock bags of cannabis, with an estimated street value of R8 000, as well as R90 in cash.
In a separate incident, three men between the ages of 25 and 30 were arrested for contravening Section 49(1) of the Immigration Act.
When approached by officers, the men were unable to produce documentation permitting them to be in the country.
All five suspects are expected to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court soon.
