Cailynn Pretorius31 July 2025 | 11:53
CT police arrest man for possession of mandrax & tik
Police in Ravensmead have arrested a man found in possession of hundreds of mandrax tablets and sachets of tik.
Handcuffs. Picture: SAPS/Twitter
CAPE TOWN - Police in Ravensmead have arrested a man found in possession of hundreds of mandrax tablets and sachets of tik.
The 38-year-old was spotted acting suspiciously in Northway Street and attempted to flee in an Uber but was quickly apprehended.
Police spokesperson Anelisiwe Manyana said that the suspect would make his court appearance on Friday at the Bellville Magistrate's Court.
"The members quickly responded, stopped and searched the vehicle, upon which they found 500 mandrax tablets and 300 sachets of tik in the bag of the suspect. The 38-year-old man was subsequently arrested for the possession of drugs."