A Nigerian national, who assaulted a police officer in South Africa and attempted to bribe them, was arrested for possession of drugs.

The 34-year-old male was arrested by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department possession of drugs, assaulting a police officer and bribery in downtown Johannesburg at the weekend.

Explaining the incident JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla said, “Sunday, 11 September 2022, whilst on patrol at Ntemi Piliso Street officers spotted and stopped a Brown KIA Picanto which was skipping red traffic lights.”

“Upon searching the vehicle, the officers found narcotics, 99 bags of nyaope (crystal meth) in his possession,” he said.

Fihla added that as the officers confronted the Nigerian national regarding the drugs he became violent and struck an officer with his elbow whilst attempting to flee the scene on foot.

He further explained that the Nigerian national then attempted to bribe the officers with 430 rands for his release.

“The suspect was arrested and detained at Johannesburg Central SAPS on multiple charges and he will appear in court during the course of the week,”Fihla confirmed.

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