Female arrested following a drug bust with an estimated street value of R5 500 000 at a storage facility situated in 8th Avenue, Grassy Park

A female suspect was arrested following a drug bust with an estimated street value of R5 500 000 at a storage facility situated in 8th Avenue, Grassy Park.
The NIU members, along with Crime Intelligence, implemented a search operation on Thursday, 15 October, after receiving information about suspected drug activities at the aforesaid address. Upon arrival at around 01:40, a thorough search was conducted, resulting in the discovery of 69 bags of Mandrax tablets, each containing 1 000 tablets.
The female suspect (58) was detained at Grassy Park SAPS for possession of drugs and will appear in the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 16 October 2026.
Western Cape Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant-General Sizakhele Dyantyi applauds the incredible efforts made by SAPS members in ensuring drug-free and safer communities within the province.
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