KNYSNA NEWS - A 35-year-old man was arrested and charged with dealing in drugs after Knysna Crime Prevention Unit members confiscated drugs worth R35 000 in Hornlee on Friday 14 May.
Southern Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Christopher Spies said the deployment of various police units in crime-ridden areas in the Southern Cape over the weekend yielded positive results following the confiscation of drugs with an estimated street value of R37 000 and the arrest of 179 suspects on various charges.
On Friday 14 May, members of the Knysna Crime Prevention Unit responded on a tip-off when they conducted an operation at a house at Reënboog Street in Hornlee.
"Upon searching the premises the members found drugs stashed in the bedroom of the house. The police confiscated 105 Mandrax tablets, a bag consisting dagga, 10 parcels of dagga and 18 bankies of tik valued at about R35 000. A 35-year-old man was arrested on a charge of dealing in drugs," said Spies.
In addition, Eden Cluster Crime Combating Team members deployed in Oudtshoorn and Thembalethu in George since Friday arrested eight suspects for possession of drugs and five on charges of possession of dangerous weapons during stop-and-search operations.
"The vigilant members confiscated small quantities of tik and Mandrax tablets. They also removed dangerous weapons from the hands of criminals when they confiscated an axe, a hunting knife and three Okapi knives during these arrests," Spies said.
He said the other arrests relate to crimes which were reported in the area since the commencement of the weekend.
All arrested will appear in the various local courts once charged.
A knife and drugs confiscated by the police over the weekend.
Knysna police confiscated various types of drugs over the weekend.
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