Man (52) nabbed in east with R1.5-million drugs
"Police confiscated crystal meth and heroin drugs already packaged [for distribution]."
A 52-year-old man was arrested in the east of Pretoria on Thursday with drugs estimated to be worth around R1.5-million.
The arrest follows an intelligence-driven operation by the Hawks’ serious organised crime investigation team at Wingate Park, according to Hawks spokesperson Captain Ndivhuwo Mulamu.
“A search-and-seizure warrant was issued by the court. During execution, police confiscated crystal meth and heroin drugs already packaged [for distribution].”
Over R10 000 in cash was also confiscated.
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She said the suspect was charged with illegal dealing and possession of drugs.
Mulamu said the man was expected to appear in the Pretoria magistrate’s court on Monday.
Investigations are ongoing.
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