MELODING – The Provincial Organized Crime together with Illicit Mining Knock Out Team received information about suspects dealing in drugs at a house in Stiltepark Meloding, Virginia.

On the 27 May 2022 at about 17:30 the house was identified and searched. Drugs and cash amounting to R3870.00 were found on the premises.

A male aged 59 and a female aged 50 were arrested for dealing in drugs.

The two suspects will appear on 30 May 2022 in the Virginia Magistrate Court.

The Provincial Commissioner of the Free State, Lt Gen Baile Motswenyane praised the joint team work for their swift reaction in arresting the couple and confiscating the drugs.

Source: South African Police Service