Western Cape police have arrested two suspects and confiscated drugs worth an estimated R6.5 million in Milnerton in Cape Town.
Officers from the Anti-Gang Unit conducted a multi-disciplinary operation in the City Centre targeting identified businesses.
Police spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi says when officers entered a premises, some people fled.
Swartbooi says investigations led police to a container in the area.
“During interrogation, a foreign national led the team to an address in Maitland where they searched the entire premises as well as mobile devices which eventually drew their attention to a container located in Milnerton. The members entered the container and a search ensued which resulted in the confiscation of 28 500 ecstasy tablets with an estimated street value of R 6,5 million including manufacturing devices. They detained two suspects on charges of dealing in drugs.”
#sapsWC Two suspects were arrested and drugs with an estimated street value of R6,5 million were confiscated on 05/07 in Milnerton. The members entered the container and a search ensued which resulted in the confiscation of 28 500 ecstasy tablets and manufacturing devices. NP… pic.twitter.com/zRH4yAubnR
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