Two suspects arrested in Eldorado Park for drugs, suspected stolen property and bribery

Two suspects have been arrested in Eldorado Park following a police operation that resulted in the recovery of suspected drugs and several identity cards allegedly belonging to another person.

According to Eldorado Park SAPS, the arrests took place on Monday, 9 November, during an intelligence-driven operation conducted by the station’s Crime Prevention Unit in collaboration with Gauteng Traffic Wardens. Police reportedly received information about a man driving a white Nissan NP200 bakkie who was allegedly travelling along Buckingham Road in Extension 7 towards Union Road to deliver drugs in the area.

Officers proceeded to the location and spotted a vehicle matching the description at a four-way stop. After stopping the vehicle and conducting a search, police allegedly found a block of drugs in the driver’s front trouser pocket. A further search uncovered a black card wallet containing 11 cards, including a South African Police Service appointment card, a medical aid card and a driver’s licence, all reportedly belonging to another person.

The driver was subsequently arrested for possession of drugs and suspected stolen property and detained at Eldorado Park Police Station. In a separate incident at approximately 20:50, while officers were escorting the first suspect to the police cells, a man who identified himself as the suspect’s brother allegedly approached them and attempted to prevent the arrest.

The man reportedly offered officers money, describing it as “cold drink money”. Despite being warned that offering a bribe was an offence and could result in his arrest, he allegedly continued offering the money.He was subsequently arrested for bribery and detained at the same police station for further investigation.

Eldorado Park Station Commander Brigadier Maluleke said police would continue intensifying crime prevention operations to rid communities of drugs, stolen property and corruption. Residents with information about drug dealing in the area are urged to contact Eldorado Park SAPS on 011 946 0300 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Callers may remain anonymous.