Authorities are tightening the noose on drug dealers across the Cape Flats, sending a strong warning that the trade destroying local communities will not be tolerated.

Following a series of intelligence-driven operations carried out this week, multiple suspects were arrested in areas already grappling with the devastating effects of substance abuse.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) says a 29-year-old was arrested in Lentegeur, Mitchell’s Plain, on Tuesday after they received a tip-off about illegal drug trade in the area.

“They followed up and searched houses in the area for drugs and firearms. In the midst of that, a 29-year-old male suspect was found with 250 mandrax tablets plus a cellphone in his home at Honey Suckle Street.”

Barely two hours later, a teenager was apprehended for the illegal possession of drugs in Aalwyn Street.

“He was found with 37 sachets of tik, seven heroin straws and 30 mandrax tablets which were then seized and booked in as exhibits.”

In a separate raid, a large quantity of drugs was seized in Belhar yesterday, which led to the arrest of a 33-year-old man.

“The suspect was found in possession of 140 sachets of cocaine and 100 sachets of tik.”

The suspects are due to appear in the Mitchell’s Plain Magistrate’s Court and the Bellville Magistrate’s Court once charged.