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Drugs worth R800k seized in Palm Ridge

Ekurhuleni West Cluster police and officers from the EMPD’s Drug Enforcement Unit seize drugs with R800 000 in Palm Ridge.

An integrated operation between Ekurhuleni West Cluster police and officers from the EMPD’s Drug Enforcement Unit led to the arrest of two men and the confiscation of R800 000 worth of drugs, last Wednesday.

“Police responded to a tip-off which led them to a house in Palm Ridge where police arrested two suspects, aged 29 and 38 respectively, for dealing in and for possession of drugs,” said Col Lungelo Dlamini, from the SAPS’ provincial office.

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During the arrest, an undisclosed amount of cash, crystal methamphetamine and Kat were seized.

“Further investigation led police to a house in Katlehong where police seized more Kat.

“Officers also found SAPS paraphernalia in the house,” said Dlamini.

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The house’s ownership is still under investigation.

The two men appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court, on Thursday.

“Management of the police in Gauteng have applauded the successful drug bust and subsequent arrests,” said Dlamini.

The police are urging the community to continue reporting crime by calling the Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or to report crime to the nearest police station.

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