Suspected drug dealer nabbed by police in west
Members of police spotted a suspicious looking man carrying a small handbag in Mustard Street.
A man suspected of dealing in drugs was nabbed by the police in Laudium on Wednesday.
Laudium police spokesperson Sergeant Simon Chokoe said officers were performing normal duties including visibility, and stop-and-search operations around Laudium area on Wednesday afternoon.
“Police spotted a suspicious-looking man carrying a small handbag in Mustard Street,” he said.
Chokoe said the man was approached by police and upon searching the suspect 203 small transparent plastic packets were found on him.
“The packets contained a white powder substance suspected to be drugs, more specifically nyaope.
“The 34-year-old man was immediately arrested. Police will leave no stone unturned to ensure that our communities are safe and feel safe.”
Acting Laudium station commander Captain Solomon Monyamane applauded members for continuous hard work and successes.
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Monyamane encouraged members of the community to continue partnering with the police in fighting crime by contacting police on 08600-10111 or their local police station.
“Together we can create safer communities,” he said.
The suspect has since appeared in the Atteridgeville magistrate’s court, said Chokoe.
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