Cleveland police arrested three suspects for dealing in drugs on Persimmon Street in Malvern on 5 February.
Officers were patrolling when they spotted a young boy carrying a plastic bag. The officers searched the bag and found drugs inside.
They asked the boy where he got the drugs from and he pointed to a house. “Officials preceded to the [house] and upon arrival they found three males in possession of more drugs,” said Cleveland police spokesperson, Captain Johan Jordaan.
The suspects were arrested and detained at Cleveland Police Station and will appear in court soon while the police investigation continues.
Details: Cleveland Police Station 011 677 5783.
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