11 Nigerians arrested for possession of nyaope valued at nearly R700 000 in Pretoria
Written by Staff Reporter on 12 Oct 2022 17:01
Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Randall Williams has confirmed the arrest of alleged drug dealers in Pretoria East.
According to the mayor, TMPD made a major drug bust in Pretoria East worth an estimated street value of nearly R700 000.
“During the operation, a total of 11 Nigerian foreign nationals were arrested for possession and dealing in drugs.
“The suspects, aged between 31 and 50, were found in the process of packaging nyaope (common street drug) at a house in Garsfontein.”
Williams says TMPD Drug Unit members received a tip-off about drugs that were going to be delivered to Pierre van Ryneveld in Centurion.
“An operation was immediately initiated and during the stakeout a male suspect arrived to deliver the drugs. The officers arrested him on the spot.
“The Nigerian male suspect then led the officers to two properties that he owns. One in Pierre van Ryneveld where drugs were found, and another in Garsfontein where the officers found ten more Nigerian nationals packaging the drugs. All suspects are being detained at Garsfontein South African Police Service station.”
[IN PICTURES] TMPD makes major drug bust in Pretoria East worth an estimated street value of nearly R700 000. A total of 11 Nigerian foreign nationals arrested for possession and dealing in drugs. @CityTshwane pic.twitter.com/er2vh0BSxy
— Mayor Randall Williams (@tshwane_mayor) October 12, 2022
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