Western Cape police arrested a 44-year-old man over the weekend after he was caught with about R4.5 million worth of drugs
Police spokesperson, Malcolm Pojie, said
officers arrested the suspect on Robert Sobukwe Road.
‘’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,’’ said Lt Col
Malcolm Pojie, Western Cape police spokesperson.
‘’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,’’ he added.
COURTESY: SAPSThe suspect was arrested for dealing in drugs
and detained pending further investigation.
Done By: Elona Sibunzi
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