R3m drugs destined for Jo'burg seized in Cape Town suburb

Cape Town police uncovered a R3million drug haul destined for Johannesburg.

The police’s Novela Potelwa said members of the provincial integrated team and Rapid Rail police unit followed up on information about the massive drug exchange on Saturday evening.

She said the team observed boxes being offloaded from one vehicle into another. They then pursued the vehicle bearing the consignment and stopped it along Robert Sobukwe Road in Ravensmead.

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“After searching the vehicle, the police discovered 75,000 Mandrax tablets with an estimated value of R3m,” said Brig. Novela Potelwa.

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“A 29-year-old male was arrested. He is expected to appear in court on Monday on charges of dealing in drugs,” added Potelwa.

Done By: Mitchum George