According to North West police spokesperson, Aafje Botma, this follows after the five suspects, aged between 19 and 25, were apprehended with drugs estimated to be worth R18 000, along with suspected stolen goods in their possession.

Botma explains in a media statement that police received a tip-off about a group of men threatening community members with a firearm in town.

“The police and the five suspects engaged on a high speed car chase. They (suspects) were caught after they made a stop at a certain house in the area,” she adds.

She further stated that the 19-year-old suspect was found to be in possession of 42 mandrax tablets, 19 halves, 19 quarters and 81 packets of crystal meth, all estimated to be worth R18 000.

Botma also noted that upon searching the house, police found suspected stolen goods such as a plasma television, cooking pots, iron, toaster and cutler, which were ultimately confiscated.

“The investigation into the matter continues and the police cannot rule out the possibility of linking the suspects with two residential burglaries in Leeudoringstad,” concludes Botma.

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Meanwhile in Prieska, Northern Cape, a 47-year-old man is also expected to appear in court after he was arrested for possession of drugs estimated to be worth more than R10 000.

Northern Cape Police spokesperson, Olebogeng Tawana, says the accused was found with 43 full mandrax tablets and cocaine weighing 41,51 grams, estimated to be worth more than R10 000 at a block of flats in Prieska.

Police acted on a tip-off and went to investigate.

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