Centurion store raided for drugs, three arrested
“Three suspects were arrested, namely the owner of the shop and two employees. Two motor vehicles were also seized.”
A shop in Centurion believed to be trafficking drugs was raided by police recently.
The shop in Jakaranda Street, Hennopspark, had been involved in illicit trade “for years”, according to Wierdabrug police spokesperson Sergeant Divine Nkuna.
“This included the manufacturing and distribution and sale of substances subject to drug prohibition laws.
“After police were notified of these activities, the shop was raided.
“Warrant officers Roos, Michau and Van Staden, who also work as sector managers at Wierdabrug police, in co-operation with the crime intelligence unit, raided the shop last Thursday.”
Nkuna said police found evidence on the scene and all items were seized. The estimated value thereof was R500 000.
“Three suspects were arrested, namely the owner of the shop and two employees. Two motor vehicles were also seized.
“The vehicles were used to store marijuana in and were confiscated.”
Nkuna said the suspects were charged with drug trafficking and will appear in court.
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