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Suspect runs away from police – admits to carrying drugs

Springs police arrested a suspect for possession of drugs in Fourth Street, CBD on Sunday.

According to Springs police spokesman Capt Johannes Ramphora, they were on routine patrol when they noticed the suspect.

Read: SAPS nab alleged dealer with 29 packets of dagga and 35 nyaope

“The suspect (age unknown) ran away, but was caught at 10.30am,” says Ramphora.

When the police asked the suspect why he ran away, he allegedly informed them he was scared because he was in possession of nyaope.

Read: EMPD arrests man with nyaope

The suspect was taken to the police cells where he will remain until his first court appearance.

Ramphora says the suspect has not been charged and no court date was set at the time of publishing.

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