FREE STATE – Members of Provincial Anti-Gang Unit acted on information received about drug dealers in Thabong. Three alleged drug dealers were arrested in separate incidents.

On Tuesday, 09 February 2022 at about 12:00, a room at a hostel in Thabong was searched and the following drugs were found: 1 X medium plastic of Crystal Meth, 11 X small plastic small plastics of Crystal Meth, 2 X Star Mandrax tablets, 49 X small wrapped plastic containing Rock drug and R300-00 cash. A suspect aged 41 was arrested for dealing and possession of drugs.

In a separate incident, members approached a house in Rooistene, Thabong, and the occupants were searched. The following drugs, CAT and Crystal Meth and R355-00 cash were found. A suspect aged 32 was arrested for possession and dealing in drugs and will soon appear in Welkom Magistrate Court.

The third suspect was also found in possession of 183 grams of dagga and three (3) Star Mandrax. A suspect aged 45 was arrested for possession and dealing in dagga and drugs. Cash that amounts to R459-00 was also seized. The suspect will also appear soon in Welkom Magistrate Court.

Source: South African Police Service