Malawian woman arrested in South Africa for illegal selling of drugs

Unknown Malawian woman has been arrested in Johannesburg for allegedly selling medical drugs without proper documents.

The 55 year old woman was arrested on Monday by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) IIOC Undercover Reaction Unit in Mayfair.

Xolani Fihla, spokesperson for Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department has confirmed of the development in a statement released on Tuesday.

“On Monday, 13 February 2023, officers followed up on a complaint which was attended to by JMPD Acting Chief of Police Angie Mokasi in January 2023, received from members of operation dudula regarding an individual at Mayfair Clinic selling medication illegally to a lady who then sells it to the community.

“On the day of the complaint members of dudula attempted to storm Mayfair Clinic and expose the culprits. Acting Chief Mokasi and the Undercover Commander intervened and managed to quell the enraged members from storming the clinic and vowed to arrest the culprits,” reads part of the statement.

Added the statement: “Information was gathered which led to the officers locating the lady in Mayfair. The lady was searched and a black plastic bag full of various kinds of medication was found in her possession.

“The lady, a Malawian national was immediately arrested and detained at Johannesburg Central SAPS. She is due to appear in court soon.”

The Malawian woman will appear in court soon.