WESTERN CAPE – Efforts to rid communities of drugs yielded positive results between Crime Intelligence and Worcester Anti-Gang Unit when they arrested an adult female for the possession of drugs in Stockenstroom Street, Worcester on Friday 28 October 2022. The members received information of drugs at the premises and searched it. During the search the members found 16 000 mandrax tablets with an estimated street value of R 720 000-00 on the premises.

In an unrelated matter members of the Provincial Extortion Task Team arrested a 38-year-old female for the possession of ammunition and an explosive device on Friday evening in Rolihlahla Street, Nyanga. The members received information about a firearm at the premises and followed up the information.

Once charged the suspects will make their respective courts appearances in the Athlone and Worcester Magistrates courts on the mentioned charges.

Source: South African Police Service