Two suspects have been arrested following a drug raid in Mfuleni that resulted in the seizure of a variety of narcotics with an estimated street value of R900,000, a modified imitation firearm and an undisclosed amount of money.

The operation was carried out by the Anti-Economic Crime Task Team in conjunction with the Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Policing Team at a property in Minstrel Street during the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Police spokesperson Ndakhe Gwala says officers acted on information received and conducted a search of the premises at approximately 4:30am.

“Officers confiscated 433.16 grams of crystal meth, two sachets of crack cocaine, 13.71 grams of mandrax powder, four mandrax tablets, 6.693 grams of ecstasy, a modified imitation firearm and an undisclosed amount of cash.”

A 51-year-old man and his 29-year-old girlfriend were arrested on charges of possession and dealing in drugs, as well as possession of a prohibited firearm.

The suspects are expected to appear in the Blue Downs Magistrates’ Court once they have been formally charged.