Two people are due to appear in the Mitchells Plain Magistrate’s Court for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, possession of drugs, and dealing in drugs.

The couple, aged 23 and 36, were arrested in Woodlands last night after members of Operation Lockdown III followed a tip-off about drugs being stored at a residence in Swallow Road.

Police spokesperson Ndakhe Gwala says the team immediately proceeded to the address and located the couple inside the house.

“A search of the premises led to the discovery of a yellow plastic bag hidden in the ceiling containing 1,500 mandrax tablets, 625 sachets of cocaine, and 30 sachets of crystal meth, with an estimated value of R191,100.”

 
Further investigation led to the discovery of a second plastic bag containing two pistols, one of which had its serial number removed.

“Officers also seized 186 rounds of ammunition, R20,580 in cash, and R5,460 in collection receipts.”