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Crime · 1 MIN READ

Woman arrested after police find 37 tik sachets in Tendergate

TENDERGATE: A 36-year-old woman is expected to appear before the Ntabethemba Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 11 November, following her arrest on allegations of drug possession.

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According to a statement issued by the Eastern Cape police, the woman was arrested by Ntabethemba police on the night of Monday, 9 November, during a Safer Festive Season operation in the Tendergate area.

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Police said they had received information about a woman allegedly selling drugs at Tendergate Administrative Area.

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Officers followed up on the information and searched the premises where they allegedly discovered 37 sachets of tik, with an estimated street value of R1,800.

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The woman was arrested and detained at Komani police station.

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She is expected to make her first court appearance at the Ntabethemba Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.

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Police have not released further details about the case.

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