Graafwater police members followed up information regarding a ‘possible drug delivery’ of mandrax tablets near Clanwilliam on Wednesday, 14 August, Cape {town} Etc reports.
Authorities observed the ‘possible route’ and found a motor vehicle on the R364, which matched the description that was provided to police, according to a recently issued SAPS statement.
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The vehicle was stopped and a search ensued, which resulted in the recovery of a suspicious parcel, while the driver indicated that the parcel was ‘destined for delivery’ in Sifra Street in Graafwater.
After arriving at the address, two occupants were inside the residence, awaiting the parcel. The man and woman were arrested ‘upon receipt of the parcel’, together with the driver who delivered the suspicious parcel.
The police members continued to the SAPS office, where they inspected the parcel in the presence of the three suspects.
The contents of the parcel were revealed to be 990 mandrax tablets with an estimated value of R50 000.
The woman (27) and two males, aged 32 and 39, will appear in the Clanwilliam Magistrates’ Court once they have been charged for dealing in drugs.
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Picture: SAPS / Supplied
