GQEBERHA – A 26-year-old alleged drug pedlar was caught ‘in the act’ yesterday afternoon, 16 February 2022 by Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) members.

It is alleged that at about 13:30, the members were acting on information received about illegal drug activities in central. While scouting out the address, they witnessed a drug transaction taking place. When the suspect spotted the police, he started to run. AGU members chased after him on foot and apprehended him in Gordon Terrace. On searching the plastic bag in his possession, it was discovered that there were 293 plastic packets of Khat Cocaine and cash. The estimated value of the drugs is R144 000-00.

He was arrested on charges of dealing in drugs and possession of drugs. He is expected to appear in the Gqeberha magistrate court soon.

In another unrelated incident, AGU Vispol and AGU detective members arrested a wanted attempted murder suspect at a house in Phoenix Street in Missionvale yesterday.

It is alleged that at about 11:00, the team followed up on information on the whereabouts of the 32-year-old suspect. The house was tactically approached and searched.  The suspect was arrested and detained for the alleged shooting of a 36 year man in Salt Pan in Algoa Park on 13 January 2022. It is alleged that the complainant was walking with his girlfriend when the suspect approached him and fired two shots, hitting him in his leg and arm.

The suspect will appear in the Gqeberha magistrate today, 17 February 2022.

Source: South African Police Service