Morgan Van De Rede19 August 2025 | 12:37

WC cops make drug bust worth almost R1 million

Members of the Anti-Economic Crime Task Team pulled over a suspicious vehicle and upon searching the car, they found a consignment of drugs. 

WC cops make drug bust worth almost R1 million

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CAPE TOWN - Western Cape police have arrested a suspect in possession of drugs worth R800,000.

The arrest took place yesterday in Koeberg Road near Milnerton. 

Members of the Anti-Economic Crime Task Team pulled over a suspicious vehicle and upon searching the car, they found a consignment of drugs. 

Members then found cocaine at the suspect's residence. 

The police spokesperson, Frederick C van Wyk, explained: “The members also seized cash believed to be the proceeds of crime. The drugs are estimated at a street value of R800,000. The suspect was detained at Milnerton SAPS [South African Police Service] and will make his court appearance in the Cape Town Magistrates Court.”