Three men have been arrested in Mabopane for the alleged possession and dealing in heroin, commonly known as nyaope.
The arrests were made by members of the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Drug Unit during a routine patrol along Molefe Makinta Road on Monday, 28 September 2026.
According to TMPD, officers noticed suspicious drug-related activity involving a vehicle carrying two occupants. When the officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver allegedly sped off, resulting in a chase. The vehicle was eventually stopped and searched, with both occupants allegedly found in possession of drugs.
Further investigations led police to a residential property in Mabopane, where a third suspect was allegedly found with additional quantities of heroin. Police believe the third suspect may have been supplying the drugs.
All three suspects were arrested and remain in police custody at a local police station pending their court appearance.
TMPD Chief of Police, Commissioner YCR Faro, commended the Drug Unit members for their dedication and efforts to combat drug-related crime. She also called on community members to provide information that could assist police in their ongoing efforts to tackle the distribution of drugs in Tshwane.
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