Intelligence led operations results in seizure of an estimated value of R400 million worth of drugs in Western Cape

WESTERN CAPE – The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) together with Crime Intelligence and Western Cape Traffic department, arrested three men found in possession of a large consignment of cocaine, with an estimated value of more than R400 million. The team led by the Hawks and Crime intelligence on Thursday 04 August 2022, pounced on the trio who were travelling on the N1 towards Cape Town, in a truck which was intercepted and large quantity of drugs were found concealed in false wooden boards, stacked at the back of the truck.

Minister of Police, General Bheki Cele together with Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile attended the first court appearance of the three men aged between 39 and 47 at the Athlone Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 08 August 2022. Minister Cele says this drug bust will mean more crimes associated with drugs are prevented. The Police Ministry welcomes the continuous targeted operations led by crime intelligence and the Hawks in the province, to disrupt and suffocate the whole illicit drug supply chain. Communities are encouraged to continue to come forward with information that can assist police investigations.