K9 unit finds R5.5 mill worth of mandrax hidden in vehicle, Klawer

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K9 unit finds R5.5 mill worth of mandrax hidden in vehicle, Klawer
K9 unit finds R5.5 mill worth of mandrax hidden in vehicle, Klawer

Partnership policing stopped a man in his tracks and dealt massive blow to the drug trade in the Western Cape. On 17 January 2019, Provincial traffic stopped a vehicle during a routine stop and search and took it to Klawer SAPS when they discovered that there was a problem with the vehicle’s documentation. A case of Fraud was opened and a suspect was arrested.

On 18 January 2019, police from Klawer SAPS checked the details of the suspect and saw that he was an active criminal in several serious offences. The members conducted a search on the vehicle, a VW delivery vehicle. Members from K9 Unit assisted in the search and a total of 111 000 Mandrax tablets were found hidden underneath the vehicle.

The estimated street value of the drugs is R5.5 million.

A 33 year old man will appear in court on Monday 21 January 2019, on charges of Fraud and Dealing in drugs.

The Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula praised the members for conducting a thorough search and prevent drugs from getting to the streets.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service