A swift response by the highway patrol unit in Nxuba (Cradock) to a tip-off led to the arrest of a 29-year-old man allegedly found in possession of a large consignment of Mandrax tablets destined for distribution in KwaNojoli (Somerset East).
Police spokesperson Captain Marius McCarthy said police had received reliable information on Tuesday regarding a planned drug delivery from Gqeberha to KwaNojoli.
“The intelligence was immediately operationalised, and a vehicle check point conducted along the N10 national road.
“During the operation, a minibus taxi matching the description provided was intercepted and searched,” he said.
“Inside, police discovered a bag belonging to the suspect, [allegedly] containing 1,030 Mandrax tablets.”
McCarthy said the suspect was arrested on the spot for dealing in drugs.
He is expected to appear in the KwaNojoli magistrate’s court soon.
The Herald
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