Alleged drug dealer caught red handed selling drugs in Welkom CBD

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State

WELKOM – An intelligence-driven operation was conducted after members of the Welkom Anti-Gang Unit received information about a male person selling drugs in the Welkom CBD. 

The information was operationalised on 24 August 2024 at about 14:50 and the suspect was caught red handed selling drugs to a young woman in Bok Street, Welkom.

The suspect was found in possession of crystal meth satchets, CAT satchets, mandrax and cash. The 43-year-old suspect was arrested for dealing in drugs. 

He will appear in the Welkom Magistrate Court today.

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