Two suspects were arrested by members of the Upington Border Police and Highway Patrol and are expected to appear in court soon on charges of possession of stolen goods and drugs.
TWO SUSPECTS were arrested by members of the Upington Border Police and Highway Patrol and are expected to appear in court soon on charges of possession of stolen goods and drugs.
Upington police spokesperson Sergeant Omphile Masegela said police members were conducting address verification inspections on February 10 following the arrest of a 54-year-old suspect who was charged with dealing in drugs.
“Upon arrival at the residence of the suspect, the police found laptops, cellphones and watches to the value of R200,000. A 27-year-old woman was arrested for possession of suspected stolen goods,” said Masegela.
“During further investigation, another house was pointed out where drugs – including mandrax tablets, tik, cocaine and heroine – with an estimated street value of R92,800 were found. The police also discovered more cellphones and watches at the residence.”
Masegela said the suspects would appear in court soon on charges of dealing in drugs and possession of suspected stolen goods.
