A 58-year-old woman is facing a drug possession charge after being arrested in Grassy Park on Thursday, 15 October, following the seizure of 69,000 mandrax tablets with an estimated street value of R5.5 million.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) says members of the National Intervention Unit (NIU), together with Crime Intelligence, received information about suspected drug-related activities at a storage facility in 8th Avenue, Grassy Park.

“Upon arrival at around 01:40, a thorough pursuit was done resulting in the discovery of 69 bags of mandrax tablets each filled with 1000 units.”

The suspect was arrested and detained at Grassy Park police station.

“The female suspect (58) was detained at Grassy Park SAPS for possession of drugs and will appear in Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 16 October 2026.”