The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) successfully apprehended a wanted suspect and seized illegal drugs worth about R17 000 during a tactical operation in Lenasia South on Sunday, 19 October.
The operation began after the Tactical Response Unit (TRU) requested assistance from the JMPD K9 Unit regarding a wanted individual. Officers proceeded to a residence on Liverpool Street, where the suspect attempted to flee by jumping over a wall. The area was quickly cordoned off, and the suspect was arrested.
After being informed of his rights, the suspect consented to a search of his room. Officers found a green cooler bag hidden under the bed containing three plastic packets of suspected Mandrax tablets valued at R7 000, a crystal-like substance believed to be Crystal Meth valued at R10 000, and a small digital scale. The suspect was charged with possession of drugs.
JMPD praised the swift, coordinated effort between the K9 and TRU Units, emphasizing the department’s continued commitment to fighting drug-related crime and keeping Johannesburg communities safe.
