Two male suspects were arrested and narcotics with an estimated street value of more than R200 000 were seized by the EMPD Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) during an operation in the Kempton Park area on Tuesday, January 6.

“At around 12:00, DEU officers were conducting crime prevention patrols when they received a tip-off about suspected drug dealing taking place on Gottfried Street,” said EMPD Spokesperson Chief Superintendent, Kelebogile Thepa.

On arrival, officers observed what appeared to be a drug transaction and approached the individuals involved.

“A body search of the first suspect led to the discovery of 18 ziplock bags of khat, six small ziplock bags of crystal meth with an estimated street value of R1 200, and R40 in cash,” said Thepa.

She added that further investigations led officers to nearby premises at the corner of Willow and Park streets, where the alleged supplier was located.

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“A thorough search of the premises uncovered 100 full Mandrax tablets, 100 half Mandrax tablets, 36 ziplock bags of crystal meth, two large plastic bags of crystal meth, 185 ziplock bags of heroin (nyaope), two plastic bags of heroin, and 22 plastic bags of khat.

“Officers also seized cash amounting to R1 048.20.”

The total street value of the drugs recovered is estimated at over R200 000.

The suspects, aged 35 and 46, are a South African national and a foreign national.

They face charges of possession of and dealing in illicit substances.

Both were taken to the Kempton Park Police Station and are expected to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court soon.