Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Drug busts continue apace in Cape Town

Police continue to make drug arrests confiscating R512000 worth of drugs and equipment in 4 busts. (from IOL)

A man driving a blue Toyota Hilux bakkie was searched by police who found 500 grams of tik, with an estimated street value of R12 000, and a large amount of cash hidden inside the suspect's clothes.

Wilson said the suspect will appear in the Bellville Magistrate's Court today on charges of drug possession. (500 grams = possession?)

Nearly two weeks ago, Metro police searched a home in Vredehoek, finding high quality dagga with an estimated street value of R270 000 hidden in 15 large jars, 1kg dagga powder with an estimated street value of R100 000, and R70 000 in cash.

In another search at a Gardens home, police found drug-manufacturing equipment worth R120 000.

During October, Kraaifontein police searched two houses following tip-offs leading them to a Wallacedene house, where police found cocaine crystals worth an estimated R30 000 and to a Bloekombos house, where drugs were allegedly being sold where police "found a lot of loose dagga in a suitcase" as well as in plastic drums, parcels and plastic bags worth an estimated R40 000.


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