Drug dealer arrested near schools in Tamansarie with crack and marijuana
A man sold drugs from his car near two schools in Tamanredjo. Police arrested him in Tamansarie and found crack, marijuana and a weighing scale.
Drug sales near schools in Tamansarie: suspect detained following targeted police operation
A man sold drugs from his car on Thursday 5 November in the vicinity of two schools in Tamanredjo, according to waterkant.net. Police in Suriname arrested the suspect, J.R., in Tamansarie after a tip about drug sales was received.
J.R. is alleged to have offered drugs to users and possibly also to schoolchildren. Whether schoolchildren actually purchased from him has not been established.
A mixed police unit launched a targeted operation following the report. Officers found J.R. whilst he was selling drugs from his vehicle. During a search of the car, they found crack cocaine, marijuana, packaging materials and a precision weighing scale. The drugs, other items and the vehicle were seized.
A second man, K.B., who was present with J.R., was also arrested. He stated during questioning that he uses drugs and purchases from J.R. After consultation with the Surinamese Public Prosecution Service, K.B. was released following questioning.
J.R. admitted during his appearance that he had sold drugs to users in Tamansarie, Richelieu and Tamanredjo. He has been detained. The Richelieu police have been tasked with continuing the investigation.
Source: Google News SR — Crime