According to Reiger Park SAPS spokesperson Sgt Mashudu Phathela, police raided the suspect’s house on Stanberry Crescent, in Reiger Park, and found him selling drugs.
The man, who according to the police is known to be one of the main drug dealers, apparently tried to bribe the police with R500.
The officers were, however, not tempted by the offer.
Found in the suspect’s possession were 52 Mandrax tablets, 27 fingers of dagga and R273 in cash.
Phathela highly commended the public’s efforts to rid the community of drug pushers.
The other arrests made by the Reiger Park police between August 10 and 17 are:
House breaking and theft: 5
Assault GBH: 7
Possession of illegal substance: 7
Dealing in drugs: 4
Dealing in liquor without a licence: 2
Common assault: 2
Pointing of firearm: 2
Malicious damage to property: 3
Intimidation: 1
Theft under false pretences: 1
Possession of suspected stolen goods: 3
Rape: 1
Bribery: 1
Kidnapping: 1
Car-jacking: 1
Robbery: 1
