NARCOTICS BUST: Hawks deal heavy blow to Gqeberha drug trade with arrest of ‘serious player’
A 42-year-old suspect described by police as a ‘serious player’ faces drug-dealing charges in Gqeberha following a major investigation into widespread local distribution.
A 42-year-old Nigerian national, Kingsley Nweke, faces drug-dealing charges in Gqeberha after being arrested by the Hawks. This marks a significant blow to the narcotics trade in Nelson Mandela Bay. Nweke, described as a serious player in the local drug scene, was found in possession of hundreds of Mandrax tablets and a substantial amount of tik (crystal methamphetamine).
The drug bust, which involved a wide-ranging investigation, suggests he may be linked to larger drug operations in the country. The court heard that the seized drugs exceeded personal-use limits, prompting the dealing charges. Due to his immigration status and lack of proper documents, the State opposes his bail application.
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