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The Hawks arrested a Law Enforcement officer in Bellville South on Tuesday (7 November) for possession of 41 000 mandrax tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Mayco member for Safety and Security for the City of Cape Town, JP Smith, the street value of the mandrax is estimated at R1,9 million. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Hawks received a tip-off and found the drugs in two vehicles on the property (in Bellville South).\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smith says the City is shocked by this incident and will immediately institute pre-suspension procedures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe officer, who was off-duty at the time of his arrest, was also in possession of his official firearm \u2014 which in itself is a breach of protocols.
\u201cWhile the case is still under investigation, this is of grave concern and we will assist the Hawks where required.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smith says such incidents have the potential to do great harm to the reputation of the City\u2019s enforcement agencies and the hundreds of officers who sacrifice a lot every day to help make Cape Town a safer place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI would like to urge the public not to judge these officers on the alleged actions of a few.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The accused is set to appear in court on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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