The Task Team and Crime Intelligence personnel of the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) detained three suspects for drugs and other stolen property during a an operation in Soshanguve for drug sales in the community.
Ms Lindi Siwela, of TMPD Task Team, said one suspect was detained for narcotics possession and trafficking in Soshanguve Block L. More than 800 sachets of crystal meth and cocaine were discovered on him.
The second suspect was detained in Soshanguve Block KK for drug and suspected stolen laptops, routers, driver’s licenses, and cell phones.
The third suspect was detained for narcotics possession and trafficking in Soshanguve Block FF after he was found with 60 cocaine sachets.
Ms Kwena Modi, a Block KK Community Member said since there are many crooks in the region and it is not safe, I hope the police will continue to find more offenders.
“We put a lot of effort into providing for our families and I have been robbed multiple times on my way to work or from work so I appreciate the work of the police,” she said.
Mr Akani Ndlovu, a Block L community member said the area has a university campus (TUT), and there are landlords that assist students with accommodation, yet students are not protected in this neighborhood because they are the ones who are typically targeted for laptop and phone theft.
“Landlords lost clients as a result of these crimes, and some families rely on being landlords to provide for their needs.
“I’m glad the suspects were arrested, and I hope they receive the justice they deserve,” he said.
