A 27-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested during a police sting operation for selling lean and Xanax drugs in Wentworth recently.

The Metro Street Crime unit and Wentworth Crime Prevention members received information about the man selling drugs to the community.

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Police spokesperson in Wentworth Captain Mbuso Gumede said, “A search and seizure warrant of arrest was executed immediately, and the suspect was arrested in the flats in Silvertree Place.”

Dangers of lean drug:

• It can damage liver, teeth and kidneys
• It can lead to respiratory problems and slow heart rate

While Xanax is known to be highly addictive, it also poses several health risks when misused:

• Respiratory depression
• It is highly addictive even with short-term use
• Slows brain function

Another suspect, 18, was also arrested for possession of narcotics, rock cocaine at the Beverly Hills Gardens in Merebank on May 12.

“While conducting random stop-and-search operations in Merebank, police observed a man at the Beverly Hills Gardens. Upon interviewing and searching him, they discovered 14 pieces of rock cocaine, 18 heroin capsules and several boxes of assorted cigarettes, all of which were seized,” Gumede added.

The suspects are expected to appear in court soon.

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