Couple arrested in R1.2-million drug bust in EL

Two suspects were arrested with possession of drugs worth an estimated street value of R1.2-million in Amalinda, East London, yesterday.

A 40-year-old man and his 25-year-old South African girlfriend - were arrested at their Cotzee Street home by the Mdantsane Police and Crime Intelligence Unit.

Mdantsane police spokesman Captain Nkosikho Mzuku said the two were found with 70 grams of cocaine and 6.6kg of crystal meth.

Mzuku said the two were nabbed during an clampdown operation focusing on drug dealers.

“They are both due to appear in the East London Magistrate's Court soon on charges of dealing in drugs and possession of possible stolen goods.”

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