Fleeing suspect drops dead in mall

Published Mar 5, 2015

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Johannesburg - A suspected drug peddler dropped dead in Northgate Mall after being pursued by Johannesburg metro police on Wednesday night.

Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar said JMPD officers had stopped a car near Northgate Mall at around 8pm.

“It is alleged that drugs were found inside the car and that the male driver jumped out and ran inside the mall,” said Minnaar.

The officers chased the suspect, who then collapsed.

“It is alleged that he swallowed the drugs, and dropped dead.”

The incident would be investigated, Minnaar said.

Sapa

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