Two busted for possession and dealing in drugs in Eersterust

An intelligence driven operation led by the SAPS’s Tshwane district taxi violence unit, landed two men in their early 30s behind bars for possession and dealing in drugs on Thursday, January 27.

According to Eersterust police spokesperson, Sergeant Sam Shibambo, police received information about two men who were transporting drugs to Eersterust in a gold Nissan Tiida.

“We drove around town to search for the vehicle. The police finally spotted the Nissan and managed to stop it at Charles Leyds Avenue in Eersterust,” said Shibambo.

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Police proceeded to search the vehicle and the occupants and found drugs suspected to be CAT, with an estimated street value of R60 000.

“They (the police) also found a considerable amount of cash. Both suspects were arrested and detained for possession and dealing in drugs,” he said.

“Drugs have in the past and continues to be a problem in the area which ruined a lot of lives. No effort should be spared in removing them from the streets,” said Eersterust station commander, Lieutenant Colonel Simon Matshwane Theledi.

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“People addicted to drugs prey on their families to maintain their drug habits.

“The community are urged to try and help their drug-addicted family members by taking them to various institutions and others that help with drug rehabilitation,” he said.

Theledi thanked the officers who executed the arrests for an excellent job done.

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The duo will appear in the Pretoria magistrate’s court soon on charges of possession and dealing in drugs.

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