Weltevreden Park arrest: Drugs, cash and alleged R3 250 bribe
A man was arrested after police allegedly recovered drugs worth R16 000, and he reportedly attempted to bribe officers.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly being in possession of drugs and attempting to bribe police officers who were on patrol in Weltevreden Park on Sunday, August 16.
According to Gauteng Police Emergency Services spokesperson Raymond Sambo, members of the Johannesburg Flying Squad were patrolling near the corner of 6th and 5th Avenue at about noon when they attempted to stop the driver of a Hyundai.
The driver allegedly failed to stop and drove into a nearby complex, but police followed and stopped the vehicle.
“A search of the vehicle allegedly resulted in the recovery of 71 packets of heroin and 23 packets of Cat, with an estimated street value of R16 000,” said Sambo.
Police said the driver then allegedly attempted to bribe the officers by offering them R3 250, resulting in an additional charge of bribery. He was arrested and detained at Honeydew Police Station while investigations continue. He is expected to appear in court soon.
Police are appealing to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to contact their local police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
