Two brothers, aged 32 and 38, were arrested for alleged drug dealing in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Lt. col. Thabo Covane, police spokesperson, says members of Bloemfontein Flying Squad and K9 Unit received information from Crime Intelligence about drugs that were delivered at Peter Ewertse Street in Heidedal.
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Two males were found inside the house. Members searched the bedroom in the presence of the two brothers and two carry bags were found hidden in the house.
“A total of eight sealed transparent plastic bags containing 1000 Mandrax tablets were found inside the carry bags. The estimated street value of the drugs is R640 000.00,” said Covane.
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A case docket for possession and dealing in drugs was opened at Heidedal Police Station.
The two suspects were then detained in police custody. They will appear in Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 28 March 2022.
*SAPS Press Release
