Upon procuring warrants, the police were able to arrest the suspects - aged between 18 and 59 - at three houses in Extension 10, 13 and 15 according to police spokesperson Adéle Myburgh.

She adds that the suspects are expected to appear before the Wolmaransstad Magistrate's Court on Monday.

“Upon searching the identified houses, the police discovered cash and numerous bags containing 55 tablets, suspected to be mandrax, as well as dagga and four packets of crystal meth, with an estimated street value of R251 470,” says Myburgh.

Myburgh goes on to say that the arrest was conducted by the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Stabilisation and Normalisation group.

Myburgh adds, “District Commissioner of Dr Kenneth Kaunda, Major General Suzette Pretorius, welcomed the arrest and pointed out that the police will not hesitate to deal effectively with anyone who transgresses the law”.

She concludes by stating that their efforts in the ongoing fight against drug dealing continues to yield positive results.

OFM News/Shirndré-Lee Simmons