Police find man allegedly hiding in Mercedes boot during R1.5m Gqeberha drug bust
Police in Gqeberha say they seized suspected drugs with an estimated street value of R1.5 million and arrested three men after a suspect was allegedly found hiding in the boot of a Mercedes-Benz.
In Gqeberha, police thwarted a suspected drug operation during Operation UKUBUZA, uncovering an alleged stash worth R1.5 million. The bust unfolded at around 11am when authorities received intel about suspected drug dealing on Parliament Street. Two men were apprehended with drugs in their possession, while a third was detained after authorities discovered a large sum of cash he couldn't explain.
During a search, K9 officers spotted a white Mercedes-Benz B200 Turbo parked nearby, with drugs visible inside. The vehicle's owner was traced, and following a search, police found a suspect hiding inside the car's boot. The operation, initiated by information received by SAPS, led to the arrest of two men accused of drug possession.
They were later charged and appeared in the Gqeberha Magistrate's Court, with their case postponed to August 31. A 42-year-old suspect, also accused of drug dealing, is set to appear in court on the same day. The operation's success was attributed to the swift response, resulting in a significant quantity of suspected drugs removed from the streets.
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