The Hawks have arrested four alleged drug dealers and confiscated R1.5m worth of illicit substances on Friday. The suspects, aged between 27 and 42, were arrested during a multi-disciplinary take-down operation. "During the take-down, the police seized a sizeable amount of khat and cocaine with an estimated street value of more than R1.5m, two drug mixers, two scales, two laptops, and an undisclosed amount of cash," said Matimba. The suspects are expected to appear in the Hillbrow Magistrate's Court on Monday, They face charges of dealing in drugs. Maluleke promised that more arrests could be expected pending the on-going investigation into the mushrooming of illegal drugs.

Source: News 24 October 11, 2019 18:45 UTC