Police seizes R60 000 worth of drugs during clamp down on drug outlets in Prins Albert WESTERN CAPE - On Tuesday, 23 November 2021, a clamp down operation focussing on illicit drug outlets in Prins Albert, a small town in the Great Karoo, led to the confiscation of more than
R60 000 of drugs and the subsequent arrest of three suspects.
Members attached to the Rural Flying Squad, Tactical Response Team and K9 Unit, armed with a search warrant, pounced on a house at Muisvoël Street, Prins Albert.
A search of the premises led to the confiscation of a bag containing Tik with an estimated street value of R53000, 3.2 kilogram of dagga and 34 Mandrax tablets.
This find led to the arrest of a 37-year-old suspect.
These forces proceeded to another premises at Muisvoël Street when they operationalised information on illicit activities.
The police confiscated 51 bankies of dagga and subsequently arrested a 24-year-old man.
On the same day, the forces embarked on an operation at Klaarstroom just outside Prins Albert where they confiscated
4 bags of dagga and 30 bankies.
This led to the arrest of a 42-year-old suspect.
All the arrested suspects will appear in court once charged.
The suspects are facing each facing a charge of dealing in drugs.
These arrests and confiscations forms part of ongoing Safer Festive Season operations aimed at the eradication of illicit drug activities in communities.
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