Monday, October 07, 2024

Man arrested in Manenberg for R500k worth of mandrax tablets

A 47-year-old man was arrested in Manenberg over the weekend for being in possession of half a million rands worth of drugs

Police said the mandrax tablets was found in brown boxes.

‘’On Saturday, 05 October 2024, the members followed up information received of a large consignment of drugs at an address in Red River Walk, Manenberg. They immediately operationalised the information, went to the address, and on searching the premises, they found 15000 mandrax tablets with an estimated street value of R500 000-00 packed in brown boxes,’’ said Captain Frederick C. van Wyk, Western Cape police spokesperson.

COURTESY: SAPS


The suspect was arrested for possession and dealing in drugs and will appear in the Athlone Magistrates court on Monday.

Van Wyk said substance abuse has plagued communities in the Western Cape, adding that it is the main generator of gang violence and turf conflict, and is considered the root cause of gender based violence.

He encouraged the public to report any illegal gang activity in the area to Manenberg SAPS 021 699 9400 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

 

Done By: Stephanie van Rayen

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