…By Lola Smith for TDPel Media.
Two separate drug busts took place in Western Cape, South Africa.
In one bust, law enforcement officers seized 41,000 mandrax tablets from a suspicious vehicle in Klawer, estimated to have a street value of R2,050,000.
A 33-year-old woman was arrested and charged with dealing in drugs.
Meanwhile, in an unrelated incident, Table View police received a tip-off about an alleged drug mule staying at a hotel in Marine Drive.
Officers raided the room and found 13 containers filled with tik, a highly addictive drug.
The drugs weighed 13 kilograms and were valued at R3,200,000.
The Hawks are investigating the matter and are in pursuit of the suspect.
The busts were a major success in the fight against drugs in the area.
This also highlights the efforts of law enforcement agencies in combating illegal activities in the Western Cape.
However, the ongoing issue of drug trafficking and use in the region continues to pose a serious threat to the safety and well-being of residents.