An intelligence-driven operation has led to the arrest of a 21-year-old woman who was smuggling concealed Mandrax-tablets into the Odendaalsrus court for an awaiting trial detainee.
Police were alerted on Tuesday, 21 October, to information regarding a female suspect believed to be smuggling drugs at court premises. The information was operationalised by the Welkom Anti-Gang Unit and Welkom Crime Intelligence.
Whilst following up on the intelligence, the alleged suspect was spotted in Weeber Street. Officers requested and received permission to conduct a search. A thorough search of the suspect was conducted privately, during which she was discovered to be in possession of Mandrax tablets concealed on her body. The drugs were found wrapped in plastic and placed inside a sock.
The police confiscated 50 Mandrax tablets with an estimated value of R3 000.
The 21-year-old suspect was subsequently arrested for possession of drugs. The successful operation highlights the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing in combating drug-related crimes and preventing the smuggling of contraband into correctional facilities.
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