The unwavering dedication of police members to fight drug trafficking has delivered a major victory for the Blue Downs community.

Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg confirmed that members of Operation Shanela II seized 25 000 mandrax tablets, with an estimated street value of R1,25 million, hidden at a house on Jason Pedro Street, Belladonna Estate yesterday.

“A 33-year-old Nigerian national has been arrested in connection with the drugs and is set to appear in the Blue Downs Magistrates’ Court once charged.”

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has praised the operation, calling it a clear demonstration of the force’s relentless commitment to protecting communities, removing illegal drugs from the streets, and ensuring that offenders are brought to justice.

“These operations demonstrate the relentless efforts of our law enforcement agencies to disrupt criminal networks and remove dangerous weapons and drugs from our communities.”

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