Drugs valued at R200 000 confiscated in Woodstock

By Kim Saulse
08 November 2009

During routine patrols in Woodstock yesterday, police arrested a 35 year old man for possession and dealing in drugs with an estimated street value of R200 000.

“The arrest follows after police members on routine patrols, noticed a Silver Grey Mazda vehicle in Wright street Woodstock. When the police approached the vehicle sped off. After a pursued by the police, the vehicle was stopped in Albert road Woodstock,” said police spokesperson Sergeant Hilton Malila.

The vehicle was searched and a brown shoe box containing 800 grams of tik was confiscated.

Police also confiscated a substantial amount of money in the suspect’s possession.

The suspect will appear at the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court tomorrow.

He faces charges of possession and dealing in drugs.

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