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The officers decided to investigate further and upon searching the vehicle, they discovered a container with a large quantity of crystal meth (tik), estimated to be worth half a million rand, weighing 1.2kg,\u201d Chandler says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 28-year-old man and his vehicle were taken to Table View Police Station. He will appear in the Cape Town Magistrates\u2019 Court once charged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe public is urged to be vigilant when stationary at intersections, to lock their doors, keep their windows closed, and lock valuables in the boot of the vehicle before departing on their journey. Remove valuables from your vehicle when you park it in a public space, such as parking areas, beach fronts, and public roads near your home,\u201d Chandler says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stay-safe\">Stay safe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A smash-and-grab usually plays on the element of speed and surprise. The violent smashing of the window at the passenger side places the motorist in a few moments of silent paralysis \u2013 just enough to get hold of the valuables and flee the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These car burglaries can be expensive, from the cost of repairs to the vehicle and windows to replacing your belongings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The victims will most likely be traumatised and feel victimised for quite some time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe thieves are usually after valuables which they can easily identify from outside the vehicle and sell as easily once removed from the possession of the motorists.\u201d Items targeted include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Purses, handbags and wallets;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laptop bags, briefcases and backpacks;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shopping bags;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cellphones, MP3 players and tablets;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loose change and CDs and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keys.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Chandler gave the following tups to 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