Numerous successful SAPS drug busts were achieved over the past week.
Are drugs proving to be problematic in the Newcastle area?
Over the past week, the SAPS have arrested five people linked to drugs. While the quest to eradicate drugs continues, police are issuing a stern warning to dealers that they will face the full force of the law, if caught.
In the first incident, oSizweni Policing area with the Crime Prevention Unit confiscated seven packets of dagga wrapped in pink paper, and 14 small parcels of dagga in plastic bags from a home in oSizweni, Section A.
This follows an intelligence driven operation by the two units, after information was supplied that an individual was selling dagga. The investigation proved fruitful and the perpetrator was taken into custody.
In the second incident, oSizweni Policing Area joined forces with the Newcastle Cluster Task Team to crack down on two drug dealers who were allegedly selling mandrax. The men were found with 10 mandrax tablets, with an estimated street value of R2 000.
On Friday, March 9, an intelligence driven operation was conducted by the oSizweni Policing area and oSizweni Crime Prevention Unit. The two units joined forces after information was submitted to them, claiming drugs were being sold from a home in Ntendeka area.
During their investigation, the two units found dry loose dagga wrapped up in a black plastic bag, hidden in a white 20-litre bucket. The SAPS confiscated the dagga and took a 24-year-old man into custody.
Following the arrest, the two units went to Xolani High School where they found a learner hiding dry, loose dagga in his Grade 11 school book. The 18-year-old learner was taken into custody for being in possession of dagga.
With the suspects expected to appear in court, the police encourage residents to report drug dealers in their neighbourhoods.
