Endeavours to eradicate drug trafficking and rid communities of drugs led to the confiscation of drugs worth R120 000 that were concealed in oats boxes and the subsequent arrest of a woman on the N9 on Wednesday, 16 March 2022. These drugs usually contributes to the commission of serious and violent crimes as well as gender based violence.

At about 15:00, Rural Flying Squad members conducted a vehicle check point between George and Oudtshoorn, when they stopped a minibus taxi. They pulled over the taxi and proceeded with a search of the vehicle when a member of the group detected that the Jungle Oats instant porridge boxes were tampered with. When they opened these boxes, members discovered the mandrax tablets and tik stashed inside it.

The find was linked to a passenger on board who was immediately arrested on a charge of dealing in drugs. Police confiscated the 304 mandrax tablets, 300 gram tik as well as an undisclosed amount of cash, believed to be proceeds of the illicit drug trade.

The 27-year-old suspect remains in police custody. She is expected to appear in the George Magistrates’ court on Friday, 18 March 2022 on mentioned charge.

Western Cape police management lauded the Rural Flying Squad members for their actions which ensured that those who threatens the safety of society are brought to book. Their strategic deployment since the reintroduction of the team is yielding excellent results, especially along highways in the region.

Source: South African Police Service