Prince Mkhwanazi (28) made a brief appearance in Volkrust District Court today Monday, 09 October 2023 after he was arrested for allegedly dealing in drugs.
Mkhwanazi was nabbed during the well-coordinated crime prevention operation in Volkrust on Saturday, 07 October 2023 when he was arrested on suspicion of dealing in drugs at about 21:00.
Members on duty received a tipoff from a community member about illicit activities in one of the railway houses in Volkrust.
Police followed the information which paid off as 200 parcels of substances believed to be heroin, 29 Ziplock plastic bags of substances believed to be Cristal Meth, 88 disposal unused sealed insulin syringes and money (notes and coins). All suspected drugs and syringes are estimated at R16 500 on street value.
Mkhwanazi was granted R1000 bail and is expected to make his second court appearance on Monday, 04 December 2023.
Source: South African Police Service