North man arrested for drugs worth R80 000
"A firearm that was found was linked to a Rietgat case that was opened around August this year."
Rietgat police arrested a 27-year-old man in Soshanguve, block BB for possession of an unlicenced firearm, two live ammunition, two magazines and possession of drugs worth R80 000, recently.
Police spokesperson Captain Stephen Maluleka said about 60 small ziplock bags of cut drugs and 10 grams of uncut drugs were also found in the house by the police team following a tip-off.
“A firearm that was found was linked to a Rietgat case opened around August this year. The street value of the drugs seized is around R80 000.”
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Rietgat police station commander Brigadier Molatelo Maphoto praised the police for swiftly following up on the information and making an arrest.
“This is part of cleaning the streets of our precinct and ensuring that illegal firearms and drug dealing has no place in our community.
“I am also happy for the positive tip-off by the community, it goes to show that if we work together and nurture the partnership our streets will be crime-free and our children will be safe from drugs and other substances peddled in our community.”
Maluleka said the man will soon appear before the Soshanguve magistrate’s court.
Anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of any suspects terrorising community in one way or another or experiencing criminal activity should call Rietgat SAPS at 071 675 6250 or 012 432 7806/07 or the Crime Stop hotline on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS App, downloadable free on I-store and Playstore.
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