JMPD Nab Woman With R700k Worth of Drugs in Her Car’s Boot
- The JMPD arrested a 39-year-old foreign national who was found in possession of drugs valued at R700,000
- The woman was nabbed after police received information about people distributing drugs to communities around Jo'burg
- Officers were reportedly tracing the woman's husband, who was identified as the primary suspect
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The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a woman who was found in possession of drugs worth an estimated street value of R700,000.
Woman arrested for drug possession
JMPD's Tactical Response Unit nabbed the 39-year-old foreign national with the drugs in her car in Brackendowns, Alberton.
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According to IOL, police received information about people distributing drugs to local communities on 6 April 2024.
The intel led to the woman's arrest; however, MDN News reported that efforts were underway to apprehend her husband, who is said to be the main suspect.
The woman was facing charges of drug dealing and possession and was being held at the Brackendowns Police Station pending further investigation.
South Africans sceptical about the arrest
Citizens were not convinced that the alleged perpetrator would face the full might of the law.
@Mfoka_Mlangeni said:
“She probably couldn't bribe them as she got her new stock. All I know is that nothing will happen to this product. Her bosses will make things happen. ”
@Mayo6Tee commented:
“As long her face is hidden , she will be out .. she was arrested because someone did not get the alert and decided to send a warning.”
@miss_machika added:
“We all know that this is gonna end up in thin air, the very same police will protect these criminals ”
@SimphiweNd78486 said:
“She will get bail and continue.”
@FMohokare suggested:
“Find her boyfriend or husband, you will uncover more drugs.”
Gauteng Premier Lesufi says substance abuse is killing youth
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi was concerned by the impact of drugs on the youth.
While addressing religious organisations in Boksburg on September 2023, Lesufi revealed that about 600 young people have tragically taken their own lives in the past three months.
Lesufi emphasised the importance for both the government and faith-based groups to unite their efforts in combating drug abuse.
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