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The Herald
31-07-2025
- The Herald
Nyaope and Rock worth about R280,000 seized in Hillbrow bust
The Johannesburg metro police department's (JMPD) tactical response unit and the undercover unit have seized drugs worth about R280,000 in Hillbrow. The department carried out an operation on Wednesday after receiving a tip-off. An estimated R92,000 worth of Rock and R187,500 of Nyaope was confiscated. JMPD chief of police commissioner Patrick Jaca said no arrests have been made so far; however, JMPD has launched a manhunt for those responsible for the operation. 'This operation is a testament to the JMPD's unwavering commitment to eradicating drug-related crime from our city,' Jaca said. 'We will continue to work tirelessly, using all available resources and intelligence to dismantle drug networks and bring offenders to justice. We urge community members to continue providing valuable information that assists us in these crucial efforts.'
CTV News
27-06-2025
- CTV News
Charlottetown police participate in emergency training exercise
A Charlottetown Police Services sign is pictured in this file photo. Police in Charlottetown are participating in a training exercise at a city school Friday. The Charlottetown Police Service will be at Colonel Gray High School for the day and access to the school property will be limited to those participating in the exercise, according to a post on social media. 'The purpose of the training exercise is to create a real-time emergency situation that activates an integrated emergency response across multiple departments,' reads the post. The tactical response unit, crisis negotiators and critical incident command will take part in the exercise. Charlottetown Police Service says the exercise does not pose a threat to the public. For more P.E.I. news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
