Flying Squad seizes drugs worth R4.5 million

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape

WESTERN CAPE - The persistence and vigilance of members attached to the Flying Squad in pursuing intelligence of a vehicle with dark tinted windows, led to the discovery of drugs to the estimated value of about R4.5 million on Saturday, 23 November 2024.

The members who were performing crime combatting patrols in the gang ridden area of Belhar and Ravensmead responded to the intelligence received and spotted the suspicious vehicle travelling on Robert Sobukwe Road, gave chase and pulled the car off the road. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the members discovered two bags wrapped in bubble wrap and a sealed box for which the driver could not give account for.

As a result, the driver and vehicle was escorted to Ravensmead SAPS where a thorough search of the car and packages were conducted during which it was established that the packages contained 38 plastic bags with 1000 mandrax tablets each as well as 30 plastic bags with uncut cocaine with an estimated value of R4.5 million.

The suspect aged 44 was arrested for dealing in drugs and detained pending further investigation.

This bust is testimony of the huge inroads we are making in our fight against the illicit drug trade in the Western Cape in an effort to safeguard our communities, especially within gang ridden hotspots.

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