34-year-old arrested in Western Cape for drugs worth R500 000

A 34-year-old foreign national has been arrested in Vredendal in the Western Cape for the possession of drugs worth about R500,000.

Police Spokesperson, Joseph Swartbooi, says they executed a search warrant at a premise in Mangaung.

“Driven by adrenaline, they took time ensure that they do not miss anything which might seem to be irrelevant. One of the members noticed a bag behind the fridge, which drew his attention. They opened the bag in the presence of the home owner and recovered a quantity of methamphetamine,” says Swartbooi.

He says the suspects will appear in court soon.

#sapsWC Vredendal #SAPS recovers methamphetamine with an estimated street value of almost R 540 000. Crime Prevention Unit members detained the 34yr-old suspect for dealing in drugs.

Once charged the suspect is expected to make a court appearance in the Vredendal Magistrate’s… pic.twitter.com/F6hfqBLtuv

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