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Erasmia man caught with ‘date rape drugs’

Police also confiscated 76 packets of dagga and R1 500 in cash.

A 30-year-old man was arrested after he was found in possession of 75 packets of Rohypnol tablets (so-called “date rape drugs”) in Erasmia on Monday afternoon.

The tablets found were believed to be used to spike drinks on unsuspecting victims. Photo: Supplied

During his arrest, police also confiscated 76 packets of dagga and R1 500 in cash, according to Erasmia police spokesperson Constable Tumisang Moloto.

Moloto said the arrest was made by Erasmia police with the K9 unit’s assistance.

The suspect will appear before the Atteridgeville magistrate’s court on Tuesday, 6 April 2021.

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