MTHATHA – In a concerted effort to break the backbone of crime, an anti-crime operation was held at Mthatha, closing all entry points on Friday, 05 March 2021.

During the roadblock at least 202 vehicles and 511 people were searched and as a result six suspects were arrested.

A 26-year-old male suspect was charged for dealing in drugs/ possession of drugs after he was found in possession of 55 sachets of tik, a plastic of Boss Pills including a cash amount of R550-00.

A 21-year-old male was charged for dealing in drugs/ possession of drugs after he was found in possession of 28 sachets of tik.

A 34-year-old male suspect was charged for dealing in drugs after he was found in possession of 5 sachets of tik plus R80-00.

A 34-year-old male suspect was charged for dealing in drugs/ possession of drugs after he was found in possession of 43 sachets of tik.

A 24-year-old male suspect was charged for dealing in drugs/ possession of drugs after he was found in possession of 9 sachets of tik.

A 49-year-old male was arrested for dealing in drugs/ possession of drugs after he was found with one big sachet of tik.

The following dangerous weapons were confiscated:

3 x Bush knives

6 x okapi knives

2 x stainless steel knives

1 x grass tool

Thirty traffic fines to the value of R30600-00 were issued at King Sabata Dalindyebo Traffic.

OR Tambo District Commissioner, Major Gen Kanuka commended the members for the arrest.

Source: South African Police Service