Cape Town - Police say the arrest of two suspected drug dealers and the discovery of tik, Mandrax, dagga, cocaine, ecstasy and other drugs to the value of R83 000 is a major blow to the drug trade in the province.
Bothasig officers in partnership with members from the Provincial Organised Crime Narcotics Unit executed a raid at a residence in Bothasig which had been under surveillance for a considerable time.
They had information from various members from the local community regarding suspicious activities.
“During the raid, members found and seized various drugs such as tik, Mandrax, dagga, cocaine, ecstasy and other drugs to the value of R83 000. On the premises members also found counterfeit cigarettes, and other presumed stolen property.
“As a result of the surveillance, a white Isuzu double cab LDV and an Aprilia motorcycle, which are believed to have been used in the commission of crimes, were also seized, with the aim of having it forfeited to the State. Various cellular telephones and other electronic equipment which are suspected to have been used by the suspects have also been seized for inspection during the ongoing investigation,” said police spokesperson FC Van Wyk.
The man, aged 46, and a 25-year-old woman were expected in the Goodwood Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday on charges of dealing in drugs and possession of counterfeit and presumed stolen goods.
Cape Times