More than a kilogram of tik has been confiscated in Oudtshoorn. In the police operation in Bridgeton, other drugs were also seized. A 24-year-old woman, who lives at the premises where the raid was conducted, has been arrested.
More than a kilogram of tik has been confiscated in Oudtshoorn
Sergeant Christopher Spies says Oudtshoorn SAPS Crime Prevention members had armed themselves with a search warrant on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, and raided a premises at Klapperbos Court, in Bridgeton. Spies says that during a search of the premises, members discovered five bags containing tik and mandrax. It was hidden behind a bed.
Tik and mandrax seized
Officers searched more places in the room and found tik concealed amongst clothes in the cupboard. He says more than 1,4 kilograms of Tik, as well as 2500 Mandrax tablets, were confiscated, which led to the arrest of the woman, who was there.
The 24-year-old suspect will appear in court on a charge of dealing in drugs. Spies says the confiscated drugs have an estimated street value of R620 000.
Court appearance
He says the operation at the woman’s home took place during a Safer Festive Season operation conducted in the town. The Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape, Lieutenant General (Adv.) Thembisile Patekile has praised officers who ensured that the illicit drugs were removed from the community. Detectives attached to the Western Cape Provincial Organised Crime Investigations (Narcotics) office, based in George, have launched a probe.
