South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner of Western Cape
Efforts to eradicate the illegal drug trade in the Western Cape between Kensington detectives and Western Cape Flying Squad landed a suspect behind bars when he was arrested in Athlone for dealing in heroin. The Kensington branch commander received information about the drugs that will be transported in a vehicle to another area. A track and trace operation was conducted and the suspect was arrested with 1.2 kilogram heroin with an estimated street value of R360 000.
The suspect will make a court appearance on Monday 4 October in Athlone.
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