POLICE have arrested a 16-year old boy for dealing in drugs worth R60 000 in Elsiesrivier.
Captain FC van Wyk says the bust was made in the early hours of Thursday after police received a tip-off.
“Just after 5am, members of the Stabilisation Unit entered a premises in 22nd Avenue, Elsies River, after receiving information.
“Members searched the premises and found mandrax and ecstasy tablets in one of the bedrooms as well as an unlicensed .45 Star pistol and ammunition hidden in the bathroom. The total value of the items seized is estimated at R60 000.
“A 16-year-old male suspect was arrested and charged with dealing in drugs.”
The suspect will appear in Goodwood Court today.