Police near Standerton catch two suspects red-handed with suspected narcotics
According to a recent statement from the provincial commissioner of police, they were caught red-handed, packaging substances believed to be narcotics.
The Volksrust District Court remanded two suspects in custody on September 27 after they were found with suspected drugs worth more than R100 000.
According to a recent statement from the provincial commissioner of police, they were caught red-handed packaging substances believed to be narcotics.
Philani Dlamini (26) and Sifiso Nkabinde (42) were arrested in Juba Park, Volksrust, the previous day after police received a tipoff about illicit dealings at a residence in the area.
The SAPS in Volksrust went to the address and found them in possession of about 279 small ziplock bags containing substances believed to be nyaope, weighing about 61.6g, 24 unpacked packets of suspected nyaope, weighing about 111g and 31 packets of suspected crystal meth, weighing about 34.7g.
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They also found one tablet they suspected was Mandrax and one packet of dagga. An undisclosed amount of cash was found on the scene and confiscated.
According to the statement, the police believe the money might have been illegally accumulated.
Dlamini was arrested for possession of suspected drugs on September 23 but released by the court on September 26, pending further investigation.
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Moments after his release, he was caught again for similar drug-related offences.
Both suspects were charged with dealing drugs, and at their court appearance, they were remanded in custody for legal representation.
Their case was postponed to October 2.
Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela thanked community members for working with the police to fight crime.
