SAPS confiscation drugs estimated at R660 000 in the Central Karoo District

The police in the Central Karoo District handed the illicit drug trade a heavy blow with the confiscation of drugs estimated at R660 000 on Wednesday, 20 March 2024.

Members attached to the Flying Squad conducted vehicle check points along the highway when they pulled over a passenger bus which was en-route to Cape Town. Members discovered 7000 mandrax tablets and 2083 ecstasy tablets.

The discovery was linked to a passenger on board the bus who was arrested on a charge of dealing in drugs.

In an unrelated incident, earlier this week, 19 March 2024, Groot Brakrivier members stopped a red Mercedes Benz at Long Street, Groot Brakrivier.

A search of the suspect led to the confiscation of 785 Mandrax tablets which were found in his possession.

The 50-year-old suspect was subsequently arrested on a charge of dealing in drugs.