Bribe could not stop police from arresting alleged drug dealer in Soweto. GAUTE…

Bribe could not stop police from arresting alleged drug dealer in Soweto.

GAUTENG – Police arrested a 64-year-old man and 29-year-old woman for possession of drugs and equipment suspected to be used for manufacturing and processing drugs in White City Soweto. A charge of bribery was added for the male suspect when he tried to silence the two police officers by offering them cash.

Yesterday, 22 November 2019, police went to a house after receiving a tip-off that drugs are being sold. When searching the place, police found a bag of white powder, litres of white liquid and also small packets of white powder, a mask and a small electronic scale.

It is alleged that the suspect bribed the police with cash. He was arrested together with a female who was found in the house.

Suspects will appear in Protea Magistrate's Court on Monday.
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