Police arrest 3 suspected drug dealers in Vryheid
KwaZulu-Natal police say they have taken down three suspected drug dealers this week, collectively found in possession of over R150 000 worth of contraband.
In the latest case, members of the Provincial Drug and Firearm Unit received a tip-off about a man dealing in drugs in Vryheid on Wednesday.
Detectives honed in on the home of a 50-year-old man who was found with R150 000 worth of Cat.
Police spokesperson, Nqobile Gwala says: "Upon searching the house, 24 large plastic wrappings of Methcathinone (CAT) were recovered. Cash of R550 suspected to be the proceeds of drugs dealing was also seized from the suspect.
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"The street value of the recovered drugs is estimated at R30 000. A 31-year-old suspect was placed under arrest for dealing in drugs. Both suspects will appear today before the Vryheid Magistrate's Court."
Gwala says in a separate operation, a bakkie was stopped on the R66 near the Vryheid off-ramp on Tuesday.
On inspection, police found and seized three bags of dagga and cigarettes.
A 27-year-old suspect was placed under arrest.
