Two suspects arrested with drugs worth R1.5 million in Cape Town

Mandrax bags confiscated by police in Western Cape.

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Police officers of the flying squad have nabbed two suspects on the N1 highway in Cape Town, who had a consignment of mandrax tablets with an estimated street value of R1.5 million in their possession.

Police spokesperson Joseph Witbooi says police were doing patrols when they noticed a person driving recklessly.

Witbooi says that when the driver noticed the officer, he drove faster to evade them.

“The police members forced the driver to stop the motor vehicle near the Sable Road exit. The occupants became restless but were quickly brought under control. The members continued to search the vehicle and the occupants during which they confiscated a consignment of mandrax tablets with an estimated value of R1.5 million. They detained two males aged 40 and 37 for the possession of drugs. Once charged, the suspects are expected to make their court appearance in the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court.”

#sapsWC #SAPS Maitland #FlyingSquad Maitland arrested 2 male suspects, aged 40 and 37, for the possession of drugs on 19/01 during a stop and search along the N1. Mandrax tablets with an estimated value of R1.5 Mil seized. #PoliceVisibility #DrugsOffTheStreets ME… pic.twitter.com/2UHcJnxbeM

— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) January 20, 2025