Police arrest several suspects for gambling, possession of drugs
"Police were conducting a stop-and-search and also following on leads of those who continue to sell drugs around Temba."
Temba police arrested nine people for illegal gambling and the possession of drugs on Thursday.
Temba police spokesperson Herman Moremi said the suspects were arrested during a stop-and-search operations the station held in the area.
“Police were conducting a stop-and-search operation and were also following up on leads to catch those who continue to sell drugs around Temba.
“We managed to arrest five men around Kopanong, Marokolong Village and Stinkwater who were found in possession of drugs. The drugs were wrapped in plastics. Four men were arrested for illegal gambling.”
Moremi said those who were arrested for gambling were issued with fines and those found with drugs were detained.
He said the suspects will be appearing in Moretele magistrate’s court in due cause.
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