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Alleged Shauderville drug dealer arrested

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A 32 year old Shauderville man was arrested at his house during an early morning raid by members of the intervention units deployed in the Northern areas. Police received an anonymous tip off and immediately reacted. Rock cocaine, tik, tranquilisers and a substantial amount of cash was found in the Highfield Road house. The suspect is detained for dealing in drugs and will appear in the Gelvandale magistrate court on Monday, 18 April 2016.

The following arrests and confiscations were also made in the last 24 hours in Gelvandale and Bethelsdorp areas:

Arrests: 5 (illegal possession of state property, possession of unlicenced firearm and drugs, possession of suspected stolen property and drugs, robbery and dealing and possession of drugs)

Confiscations: bullet proof vest, 7.65 pistol and 8 rounds of ammunition, 11 mandrax tablets, 75 rolls of dagga, tik pipes, laptop, chainsaw, 2 plastic bags of loose dagga, 8 knives, 1x9mm round.

Since the launch of Operation Lockdown, the communities have volunteered vital information to the police and many arrests were executed as a result of the positive information provided. Information may be reported anonymously on 08600 10111 or to Col Ralane on 082 442 1663. All information reported to police will be treated as strictly confidential. By working together we can make our communities safe. Be the eyes and ears of the police and together we can make our communities safer.

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Alan Straton

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Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth. Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." See more articles by Alan.