Another drug peddler nabbed in Boksburg North
The EMPD is continuing to demonstrate that a concerted effort by the police can rid any area of the scourge of drugs.
EMPD ups the ante against drug dealers in Boksburg North
Since the EMPD focused its attention to Boksburg North, there have been drug arrests week in and week out.
The latest such arrest was made on Wednesday, June 8, after concerned community members pointed out a suspected drug dealer to the EMPD.
The arrest was effected by the EMPD Drug Enforcement Unit members at around 7.45am, in Boksburg North.
EMPD spokesperson Lieut-Col Wilfred Kgasago said that after receiving a tip-off from the community, the metro police put the man under surveillance from as early as 4am, along Paul Smith Street where information indicated he plies his illicit trade.
“At around 7.45am the metro police confronted the suspect and found him in possession of the drug cat in block form, estimated to be worth R15 000 on the streets.
“The drugs, three cellphones and cash amounting to R160 were confiscated from the suspect,” said Kgasago.
The 25-year-old Nigerian national was charged at Boksburg North Police Station with possession and dealing in illicit substances and is expected to appear in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court soon.
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