News: Suspect arrested with drugs worth more than R2 Million

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape

BUFFALO CITY DISTRICT – Members attached to East London Public Order Policing received information about a male who is selling drugs at Buffalo Flats, East London.

In the early hours today at about 00:45, they swiftly acted on information and proceeded to the house of the alleged male. On police arrival, they spoke with him, and upon searching the house, they found drugs (mandrax) in his room in a laundry basket. Drugs to the street value of more than R2 million were confiscated, and a 47-year-old male was arrested.

The suspect is charged for dealing in drugs and will appear at East London Magistrate’s Court soon.

The Buffalo City District Commissioner Major General Christopher Wright is appreciating the efforts by the community in assisting in the fight against drugs and that they shared valuable information that led to the recovery of these drugs (mandrax) and perpetrator is behind bars.

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