âââ KATLEHO MORAPELA 08:31 Mon, 24 May 2021
A taxi commuter arrested in possession of drugs in the Northern Cape is expected to appear before court on Monday.
The suspect, who was travelling from Kimberley to Douglas, was arrested in possession of 150 units of Mandrax tablets after the police received a tip-off.
Police spokesperson, Olebogeng Tawana, says the taxi was pulled off and upon searching commuters, the suspect was allegedly found with the drugs. The 24-year-old suspect will appear before the Douglas Magistrate s Court on a count of possession of Mandrax.
The Northern Cape Police Acting Deputy Provincial Commissioner, Reggie Motabogi, has meanwhile commended the police for the arrest and sent a stern warning against acts of crime.