A 28-year-old suspect is set to make his first court appearance in the Thembalethu Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 21 July 2025, following his arrest in connection with drugs worth an estimated R20,000.
The arrest took place on Saturday, 19 July 2025, after Outeniqua K9 unit members conducted crime prevention patrols on Ngcakani Street in Thembalethu. Officers noticed a Volkswagen Polo parked on the pavement and, upon approaching, spotted a man believed to be the driver nearby. The suspect allegedly fled the scene, prompting a chase by police, who eventually apprehended him.
Upon returning to the vehicle, authorities discovered a black bag containing mandrax tablets. A total of 2,006 tablets were confiscated, leading to the suspect’s arrest on charges of dealing in drugs.
The suspect remains in police custody and is expected to face formal charges in court.
