News

Elderly street hawker bust with tik and Mandrax

A 73-year-old hawker was arrested at a highway taxi rank this week for allegedly dealing in drugs.

According to the Hawks spokesperson Col Katlego Mogale, a tow truck was about to load the car when robbers suddenly appeared, disarmed the tow truck driver, and then shot W/O Jabulani Mabuza. He died in hospital shortly afterwards.
According to the Hawks spokesperson Col Katlego Mogale, a tow truck was about to load the car when robbers suddenly appeared, disarmed the tow truck driver, and then shot W/O Jabulani Mabuza. He died in hospital shortly afterwards. (123RF/scanrail)

A 73-year-old hawker was arrested at a highway taxi rank this week for allegedly dealing in drugs.

Mdantsane police searched her stall on Monday and confiscated 50 packets of tik and 410 Mandrax tablets with an estimated street value of R36,000, said Eastern Cape police spokesperson Capt Hazel Mqala.

“The woman was arrested on charges of possession of and dealing in drugs. An undisclosed amount of money was also confiscated.”

TimesLIVE


Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Comment icon
Sign UpLog In

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.

Editor’s Choice

1

Hands-off Broos, urges Jomo Sono

2

WATCH | Meet the teacher who has secured 100% pass in science for nine years in a row

3

Mpumalanga HOD returns after R1.9m laptop saga

4

DA demands answers on Iran’s naval exercise role

5

Mpumalanga flood costs Mpumalanga tourism sector asks for assistance after floods

Related Articles