A woman was arrested after police seized Mandrax tablets with an estimated street value of R5 500 000 at a storage facility in 8th Avenue, Grassy Park.

The National Intervention Unit (NIU) members along with Crime Intelligence conducted a search operation on Thursday morning, 15 October after receiving information about suspected drug activities in 8th Avenue.

Investigation

When officers arrived at the property at about 01:40, they discovered uncovered 69 bags containing 1 000 Mandrax tablets each.

The woman was detained at Grassy Park Police Station for possession of drugs and was expected to appear in the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court on Friday 16 October.

Western Cape Provincial Commissioner Lt-Gen Sizakhele Dyantyi applauded the efforts of the officers attached to the investigation ensuring there are drug-free and safer communities in the province.

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