Concerted efforts by police to curb the trafficking of illicit goods and drugs along highways of the Western Cape once again led to the confiscation of R700 000-00 worth of drugs and the arrest of two suspects who are making their first court appearance on 8 July 2022.
On Wednesday, 6 July 2022 at about 11:20 members attached to the Mossel Bay Sea-border unit swiftly responded to information about a vehicle transporting drugs. They operationalised the information and spotted the vehicle travelling on the N2 highway towards Mossel Bay.
When the suspicious occupants spotted the police, they sped off and a vehicle chase ensued. The team brought the vehicle to a halt just outside Mossel Bay and proceeded with a search when they found compressed dagga stashed in the back.
Police confiscated the drugs and arrested two occupants aged 23 and 35.
The pair remains in police custody. They are scheduled to appear in the Mossel Bay Magistrates’ court on Friday, 8 July 2022 on a charge of possession of drugs.
In an unrelated incident, Attaqua K9 members conducted a search of a passenger bus on the N2 highway at George on Thursday, 7 July 2022 at about 01:45.
A search of the luggage compartment led to the discovery of 5, 2 kilogram of dagga with an estimated street value of R40 000-00 concealed in a traveling bag. The dagga was positively linked to a passenger on board who was arrested on a charge of dealing in drugs.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the passenger boarded the bus in Gqeberha with the drugs that was destined for delivery in George.
The 32-year-old suspect remains in police custody. He will appear in court once charged.
Western Cape police management commended the members who ensured that these drugs are removed from the streets. Substance abuse remains one of the major contributors to serious and violent crimes in this province. The confiscation of these consignments is in line with policing priorities to eradicate the distribution of drugs into communities.
