Suspect arrested after being found with Mandrax tablets and powder.
Every drug bust is a success story due to the high levels of drug abuse and trade in the country. Brixton Police Station is proud to announce that they have removed a few more drugs off the streets and put the man found with them behind bars. He was arrested on 12 February for dealing in drugs. According to the station’s spokesperson, Jeanette Backhoff, the arrest took place when the station’s detectives were conducting a tracing operation in the Brixton policing area.
Backhoff said the suspect was seen standing at an intersection with a white shopping bag. When the detectives got closer, the pursuit and drug bust began. “When Constable S R Hobyani approached him he started running and the other detectives, with Constable Hobyani, ran after the suspect and he was caught. They found 165 Mandrax tablets and 212.32 grams of Mandrax powder in his possession. The estimated value of Mandrax tables is R13 200.”
According to Backhoff, the station constantly conducts operations such as this one to make a difference in their area. “Different operations are worked daily by different departments of Brixton SAPS and we are busy reaping the fruit of all the extra work and hours that are put in and we will keep on doing it to keep our streets and our community safer for all.”
The station is proud of the work done by the officers to apprehend another person who is possibly contributing to the negative experiences in the communities Brixton police serve.
Backhoff said, “This is a very good arrest and the hard work of Warrant Officer Bongani Harold Magaqa, Constable Tondani Tshilimandila, Constable Silence Rhulani Hobyani, Constable Zania Hlamalani Mabasa and Constable Tsundzuka Pheteni Makhubele has paid off. Lieutenant Colonel Tumeli Jonas Sina who is the Branch Commander at Brixton SAPS said the members are very committed and dedicated.”
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