TWO men were arrested for their alleged involvement with drugs during a routine police patrol in Wentworth on July 12.

Police spokesperson in Wentworth, Captain Mbuso Gumede, said the arrest forms part of the police’s ongoing interventions aimed at rooting out drug abuse in Wentworth.

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The pair was arrested after being found in possession of suspected drugs. The first suspect, 37, was arrested on Rajmahal Road in Merebank.

Gumede said the police searched the suspect and found:

• Rock cocaine
• Red and white heroin capsules.

The joint police operation involved Wentworth Metro Crime Prevention Street unit and Crime Prevention A group.

“The officers were conducting an observation on Rajmahal Road, Merebank, when they noticed a known drug peddler jumping out from a car in the parking lot. The officers immediately approached the suspect and searched him. Upon conducting a search of his bag, the police found the drugs with an estimated street value of R1405. He was arrested and charged with possession of drugs,” said Gumede.

After searching the first suspect, the police approached the vehicle and found a 40-year-old man inside whom they identified as the driver, and searched him.

Police found small packets of rock cocaine in the car.

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“The suspect was arrested and an undisclosed amount of cash was confiscated,” said Gumede.

Both suspects were taken to Wentworth police station where they were charged for dealing and possession of drugs.

They appeared at the Wentworth Magistrate’s Court on July 13.

“The 37-year-old suspect was released on R2000 bail due to pending cases while the other suspect was released on R1000 bail. Both will reappear in the same court again,” Gumede added.

The officers of Metro Street Watch and Wentworth SAPS Crime Prevention members were commended by the Station vispol commander, Lieutenant Colonel Cheryl Pillay, for making the arrests.

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