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The police seized a large quantity of drugs hidden in a shipment of furniture in the port of Cape Town.
Drugs destined for the South African market from Europe included MDMA (Ecstasy Powder) valued at R6.3 million and Ecstasy Tablets valued at R70,000 hidden within a furniture shipment.
The drama unfolded on Thursday, first in the port and then in the city’s northern suburbs, after police tracked down the alleged fate of the drugs, SAPS spokesman Lt. Col. Philani Nkwalase told News24.
It was a joint operation between the Hawks, the police’s Priority Crime Investigation Directorate (DPCI), Criminal Intelligence officers and SARS Customs officials.
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Nkwalase said: “This shipment was allegedly destined for a Durbanville residence from Europe. During the home search, the joint team confiscated approximately 1 kg of hydroponic cannabis with an estimated value of R120,000-00, as well as the equipment used to growing hydroponic cannabis. ”
A 30-year-old suspect was arrested at the Durbanville home and was detained in local police cells. He is expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrates Court on Monday.
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The Hawks’ acting provincial chief in the Western Cape, Brigadier Mushavhaduvha Ramovha, praised the joint team for discovering a drug shipment. It further encouraged a multidisciplinary approach as the only way to curb drug prevalence in the Western Cape, Nkwalase reported.
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