Nigerian drug dealer nabbed during sting operation

October 22, 2015 10:19 PM

The police followed up a tip-off and raided a house in Jorissen Street, in South Africa, where they arrested the man and confiscated several stolen items and drugs

Photos of items recovered after the raid

A sting operation led by the police together with the mounted unit and K9 unit resulted in the arrest of a 37-year-old Nigerian man on Wednesday, October 210.

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According to Capt. Ntobeng Phalal, the police followed up a tip-off and raided a house in Jorissen Street, in South Africa, where they arrested the man and confiscated several stolen items and drugs.

"The items confiscated during the operation include: rock and CAT to the estimated value of R18 000, few dagga plants, cash, 8 cell phones, printers and a laptop," Provincial police spokesperson Col Ronel Otto said.

The arrested suspect is due to appear in the Polokwane Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, October 22, Otto added.

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The man is yet to be identified.