The Western Cape provincial traffic officers were able to seize over 50 000 mandrax tablets while conducting stops and vehicle checks on the N2 near Borcherds Quarry in Cape Town, the Department of Mobility confirmed.
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The mandrax tablets were seized on Wednesday, February 7, and their street value is estimated to be around R3 million.
Ricardo Mackenzie, the provincial MEC for Mobility, stated that a provincial traffic officer became suspicious while inspecting a light motor vehicle and discovered a significant amount of mandrax tablets being transported in the vehicle’s boot.
‘Our officers consistently demonstrate dedication to the safety of residents and visitors in the Western Cape. I commend the Provincial Inspector for an outstanding achievement in removing this substantial illicit shipment from the streets of our province.’
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‘We remain committed to upholding the rule of law and working collaboratively with other law enforcement agencies, local authorities, and community partners to ensure safer mobility for all,’ Mackenzie said.
Reagan Allen, Western Cape MEC for police oversight and community safety, praised officials for their accomplishments.
‘I salute Provincial Traffic on their significant haul. Drugs are a leading cause of the violence and murders plaguing our province. Intercepting contraband shipments on our roads means that they do not enter our communities, the illicit industry is disrupted, and it makes our province safer,’ Allen said.
Last month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) destroyed nearly R90 million in drugs confiscated during operations in the Western and Eastern Capes.
Fannie Masemola, the national SAPS commissioner general, presided over the drug destruction in Cape Town.
The drugs destroyed included tik, cocaine, and mandrax.
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