Suspect arrested for possession of drugs worth over R2 million

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, commonly known as the Hawks, seized mandrax estimated to be worth R2 million from a vehicle at N1 City Mall in Goodwood.

Hawks spokesperson Warrant Officer Zinzi Hani said the bust was a result of an  intelligence-led operation by members of the Hawks South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB) team.

“The vehicle was spotted, thereafter stopped and searched. On closer inspection, two containers containing 51 packets (51 000) of mandrax were found in the boot of the vehicle.  The driver was immediately arrested,” she said.

The 28-year-old man was arrested and is expected to appear at the Goodwood Magistrate's Court on Wednesday April 30 on a charge of dealing in drugs.