Mariannridge woman nabbed with R145 090 worth of drugs
The 55-year-old woman was found with 1018 mandrax tablets and 838 pieces of rock cocaine.
A MARIANNRIDGE woman (55) who was found in possession of drugs with the street value of R145 090 is expected to appear in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court today, Tuesday, March 22.
According to KZN SAPS, lieutenant colonel Nqobile Gwala, police officers from the Provincial Drug and Firearm Unit received information about a woman who was dealing in drugs on Pluto Road in Mariannridge.
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“An operation was in put in place and police proceeded to the said address. The 55-year-old woman was found inside the house and upon searching, police found 1018 mandrax tablets and 838 pieces of rock cocaine.
“Cash of R230 and four rounds of ammunitions was also seized from the suspect. The total estimated street value of the drugs is R145 090,” said Gwala.
The suspect was arrested and charged for possession of ammunition as well as possession and dealing in drugs.
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