South African Police arrests 26-year-old Nigerian man for possession of drugs

 

A 26-year-old Nigerian man was arrested during joint operation by the South African Police Service in Polokwane on Wednesday, September 7th. Below is a media statement from the Directorate of Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS):

"Hawks Organised Crime Unit, SANEB and Crime Intelligence members had a joint operation which led to the arrest of a 26 years old Nigerian man for possession of drugs in Polokwane on Wednesday, 07 September 2016.

The suspect’s apartment was searched and 31 pieces of rock, 17 pieces of half moon and one sachet including R35 000 cash were found. The estimated value of the drugs seized is R20 000. The suspect will appear in the Polokwane Magistrate Court on the 08 of September 2016 for possession of drugs"