Bad day for man as drugs recovered in cavity search

VERULAM – 28 Pieces of Rock Cocaine was recovered during a cavity search of a man yesterday in the CBD area. The suspect was under observation during a planned operation between members of RUSA, the Verulam SAPS & other Private Security companies on George Sewpersad Street.

Information received that a group of males purchasing stolen goods from robbery suspects were known to loiter in an arcade near the Trenance Park Taxi Rank. First Responders kept observation of the location and spotted the men identified by the informer.

The arcade was stormed and three suspects were restrained. One individual was found in possession of 72 capsules suspected to be Heroin. Two water meters and three Capitec ATM cards were located in a bag belonging to a 19 year old.

During a search of the third suspect, a Reaction Officer noticed that he was clenching his butt cheeks. The Officer questioned the man who stated that he had hidden drugs in his anus. He removed a packet containing the Rock Cocaine. During further questioning, he stated that he had purchased the narcotics with his R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant. He intended on reselling the drugs. All three suspects were detained at SAPS Verulam.