The Police in Bela-Bela through intelligence driven operation have arrested a 22-year-old male suspect for allegedly dealing in illicit drugs on Saturday 07 October 2023.
It is reported that members of the SAPS Bela-Bela Detectives have operationalized intelligence and apprehended an alleged drug dealer on his way back from the supplier.
According to the information an intelligence driven operation was conducted to track down the suspected drug dealer who was from Pretoria in Gauteng to Bela-Bela in Limpopo.
The operation resulted in the arrest of a 22-year-old male suspect in the early hours of Saturday 07 October 2023 when he was travelling in a public transport while in possession of illicit drugs. A total of 100 sachets containing heroin with an estimated street value of R 21 000,00 were seized.
The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe applauded the Investigation Team for their alertness and commitment in their duties.
The suspect is facing charges of unlawful possession and dealing in illicit drugs.
The suspect is expected to appear before Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court on Monday 09 October 2023.
Content retrieved from: https://www.saps.gov.za/newsroom/msspeechdetail.php?nid=48824.
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