Metro workers arrested over drugs
Nine people, including metro workers, where arrested during an operation by Amandasig Action Group and the Tshwane metro's special projects team.
Two Tshwane metro officials and seven other people were arrested over drugs in parts of Pretoria north on Thursday.
They were caught during an operation by the Tshwane metro’s special projects team and the Amandasig Action Group (AAG).
AAG spokesperson Erich Landsberg said arrests were made in Karenpark, Orchards, Chantelle and Amandasig.
“We found mainly dagga but also heroin, CAT residue as well as smoking and sniffing paraphernalia.”
Landsberg said two of the arrested were in the employ of the Tshwane metro.
“They will face an internal investigation and disciplinary hearing.”
Comment from the police and the metro could not be obtained immediately.
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