Police crack down on drugs in Joburg streets
The first arrest occurred along Komani Street in Riverlea, where a 40-year-old male was arrested for being in possession of four and a half tablets suspected to be Mandrax.
In a robust enforcement action on April 14, the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) arrested three male suspects linked to the possession of suspected Mandrax tablets across various locations in Johannesburg.
The first arrest occurred along Komani Street in Riverlea, where a 40-year-old male was arrested for being in possession of four and a half tablets suspected to be Mandrax.
Shortly thereafter, AGU members arrested a second male along Caroline Street in Brixton in possession of two and a quarter tablets of the same substance.
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In a separate incident, there was an arrest of a 50-year-old Tanzanian national at the corner of Albertina Sisulu and Church Street in Fordsburg who was found to be in possession of 29 quarters of tablets suspected to be Mandrax.
“We will keep our boots on the ground and continue to make a significant impact.
“The community plays a crucial role in this fight; we urge everyone to report any suspicious activities,” said AGU Commander Brigadier Maphoto.
He concluded that the AGU remains vigilant in its mission to ensure that communities are free from the scourge of drugs and firearms.
