Police seize drugs worth over R54 Million in Goodwood, foreign nationals arrested

Two foreign nationals, from Tanzania and Burundi, were arrested for allegedly being in possession of drugs worth more than R54 million in Goodwood on Sunday, July 13.

Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie said their members carried out an operation to a residence situated at Molteno Street around 1:45pm.

“During the search the members discovered and seized 6kg of heroin which was found in a cupboard in one of the rooms. The occupant of the room, a 32-year- old Tanzanian national, was arrested and charged for dealing in heroin with an estimated street value of almost R1 million,” he said. 

The members proceeded to another bedroom where they found 100 grams of heroin with an estimated value of about R16 000, in which a 28-year-old Burundi national was also arrested for the possession of drugs, according to police.

While processing the suspects, the members received further information of more drugs hidden at the residence. 

“The members expanded the search, leading to the discovery of 145kg of tik and 16kg of heroin found in the roof of the residence. The estimated street value was R53.3 million, bringing the total value of the discovery to R54.3 million,” Lieutenant Colonel Pojie said.

The suspects are expected to appear at the Goodwood Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, July 15. 

Investigation is conducted by the Narcotics Section located within the provincial Organised Crime Unit detectives.

The provincial commissioner of the Western Cape, Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile, praised the members for their efforts to get rid of drug abuse and trafficking.