Vehicles, firearms, drugs seized in Vosloorus blitz
All the arrestees were charged at Vosloorus police station and are expected to appear in the Vosloorus Magistrate’s Court soon.
On Friday, December 28, the EMPD Public Order Policing, K9, First Responder, Drug Enforcement, SWAT units as well as the Vosloorus Precinct members conducted a total blitz of Vosloorus from 9am to 6pm.
According to Chief Superintendent Wilfred Kgasago, EMPD spokesperson, 12 suspects were arrested, two firearms and a stolen vehicle recovered.
He said Mandrax, dagga, nyaope, khat, and crystal methamphetamine with the estimated street value of R103 000 were seized.
“At Mnguni hostel a woman (22) and a man (43) were arrested when found with 9kg bag of dagga and 2000 ziplocks of dagga valued at R90 000.
“Along Mokgele Street, a man (32) was nabbed for possession of an unlicensed 9mm pistol with its serial numbers filed off loaded with two live ammunition.
“At Extension 28, two males aged 26 and 38 where chased and caught found in possession of mandrax tablets and ziplocks of nyaope with the combined street value of R7 000.
“Further arrests were made of four other suspects in possession of a variety of smaller amounts of crystal meth, khat and nyaope valued at R6 000.”
Kgasago said a red Toyota Tazz stolen in Boksburg was recovered in Phumula as well as a homemade firearm capable of shooting .22 ammunition. One driver was also locked up for drinking and driving.
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