On Friday 18 May 2012 at approximately 20h15, Cape Town railway police conducted vehicle patrols in Voortrekker Road in Maitland, when they noticed a suspicious vehicle parked in a dark corner along the road. When the members approached the vehicle the occupants became suspiciously restless. They then requested permission to search the vehicle. During the search a plastic bag containing a large amount of tik worth one million rand was found on the back seat of the vehicle. On further search an undisclosed amount of money was found in the glove apartment.
Both suspects aged 31 and 38 were arrested for dealing in an illegal substance and appeared in Cape Town magistrate court today Monday, 21 May 2012.
This morning Monday, 21 May 2012 at approximately 08h45 Maitland Police received information about drugs that are being sold at a house in Voortrekker Road, Maitland. After the members entered the premise, they searched it and found a plastic bag containing dagga and hashish (compressed dagga) with an estimated street value of R1000.
The members arrested a 34 year old suspect for possession of drugs and he will appear in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court tomorrow Tuesday, 22 May 2012.
In the light of the successful confiscation of these illegal drugs, we urge the public to report illegal drug activities and to contact Maitland SAPS at 021 506 9400 or Crime Stop 08600 10111.
Enquiries:
November Filander
Tel: 021 417 7465
Cell: 071 604 8321
E-mail: wcmedia@saps.org.za
Police confiscate more than R1 million worth of drugs/Tik
