Thousands arrested for drugs: cops

Altogether 13,608 people have been arrested since the inception of Drug Watch in Gauteng in June, police said on Tuesday.

   

Brigadier Neville Malila said in a statement the arrests were made during police operations in the province.

   

"A variety of drugs estimated [to be worth] R5 million have been seized since the launch of Drug Watch, and we are closing the net on drug lords and [drug] manufacturers in Gauteng province," Malila said.

   

On Monday, police arrested a 25-year-old man in Krugersdorp for possession of drugs and manufacturing drugs, after police found crystal methamphetamine and chemicals on his property.

  

Crime Line head Yusuf Abramjee said tip-off's received from members of the public were making a difference in the fight against 

drugs.

   

-Sapa