Six Arrested In Primrose As EMPD Seizes Massive Drug And Weapons Cache

Six men have been taken into custody in Primrose after a high-impact operation by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department’s (EMPD) Bronberg Special Operations unit led to the discovery of a substantial cache of drugs, gunpowder, and an unlicensed firearm.

The sting unfolded on Tuesday morning when officers acted on intelligence linking several individuals to suspected drug-dealing activities in the area. Acting swiftly, EMPD members apprehended five men in an initial sweep.

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A thorough search of the suspects revealed 134 full and three half Mandrax tablets.

During the same operation, one of the men was found in possession of a quantity of gunpowder. Although he denied any knowledge or ownership of the explosive material, authorities are investigating a possible violation of the Explosives Act.

Follow-Up Leads to More Arrests and Firearm Seizure

As investigations progressed, police followed up on additional intelligence that directed them to an address in Marlands. There, a sixth suspect was arrested after being found with an unlicensed pistol.

All six men were subsequently detained at Primrose Police Station. The charges brought against them include possession of suspected narcotics, contravention of the Explosives Act, and possession of an unlicensed firearm.

The EMPD’s Bronberg Special Operations unit reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating drug-related crimes and ensuring public safety throughout the Ekurhuleni region.

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