Four suspects are expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on charges including dealing in drugs, malicious damage to property and attack on police officers. Free State police spokesperson Thandi Mbambo says members of the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in Joe Slovo, Heidedal. Mbambo says as the tactical team attempted to gain entry into the house, a 45-year-old homeowner allegedly unleashed his vicious pit bull dogs on two police officials. She says the team discovered and seized a
substantial quantity of Crystal Meth and an undisclosed amount of cash, possibly proceeds of crime. “Upon securing and searching the premises, the operational team discovered and seized a substantial quantity of Crystal Meth and an undisclosed amount of cash, possibly proceeds of crime. The situation escalated dramatically after the homeowner was informed of his arrest. Outside, an angry, unruly crowd quickly mobilised and began pelting the police officials with stones, causing significant damage to state vehicles…,” Mbambo says. “Heidedal SAPS members were mobilised to provide
backup. However, their response vehicle was also heavily pelted with stones and severely damaged by the hostile crowd. To maintain public order, protect state property, and safely extract the team, the Anti-Gang Unit was forced to deploy stun grenades and rubber bullets to successfully disperse the aggressive mob.”
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