Unrelenting efforts to eradicate drug trafficking as well as the distribution of drugs into communities in the Western Cape once again yielded positive results when drugs with an estimated street value of R140 000 were confiscated in George during crime prevention operations.
On Thursday, 4 February 2021 Public Order police members in conjunction with the Outeniqua K9 and the Provincial Traffic conducted a vehicle checkpoint on the N2 highway near the Garden Route Mall when they stopped a motor vehicle that was en-route to Cape Town from Port Elizabeth.
A search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of 2200 Mandrax tablets that were hidden in the door panels of the vehicle. Police confiscated the drugs and arrested a 32-year-old man on a charge of dealing in drugs. It is believed that the drugs were destined for delivery in Cape Town.
The suspect is still in custody and is due to appear in the George Magistrates’ court on Monday, 08 February 2021.
In an unrelated matter, vigilant members attached to the George Public Order police conducted a sting operation at a house at Parkdene, George on Tuesday, 2 February 2021. The members descended on the premises and a search of the premises ensued. They confiscated 39 Mandrax tablets, 20 bankies of Tik, two cell phones and an undisclosed amount of cash. A 47-year-old suspect was arrested on charges of dealing in drugs.
Furthermore, on Thursday, 4 February 2021 members attached to the Tsitsikamma K9 Unit were strategically deployed in crime hotspots in Knysna when they noticed a suspicious looking man on foot near the industrial area. Upon searching the man they found 7 kilogram of copper cables in his possession.
Further investigation revealed that the copper was removed from a site of the local municipality. The 28- year-old suspect was arrested on charges of possession of stolen property. He will appear in court when charged.
Western Cape police management commended all units involved for their sterling work in bringing these perpetrators to book.
