Tshwane metro police nab 11 suspects in R700k drug busts
Tshwane authorities have this week ramped up its efforts to sweep drugs off the city’s streets.
The city’s metro police arrested 11 people and confiscated drugs valued at an estimated R700 000.
On Thursday a group of four women was arrested for being in possession and dealing drugs in Pretoria West.
“Further investigations led to the arrest of three more Tanzanian female suspects who are related to the four suspects. They were all dealing with drugs (nyaope) in the Atteridgeville, Hercules, and Wonderboompoort area,” says Tshwane spokesperson Sipho Stuurman.
The estimated street value of the drugs in that bust was R500 000.
In another operation, two Somalian nationals were arrested after they were found in possession of khat worth an estimated R200 000.
At the same time, three Nigerian nationals were arrested after being found in possession of 380 bags of nyaope.
TMPD makes R700 000 drug bust resulting in the arrest of 11 foreign nationals. In recent weeks, TMPD has made several major drug busts and should be commended by all for their work. pic.twitter.com/W2SLFfjo2K
— Mayor Randall Williams (@tshwane_mayor) November 25, 2022
