The illicit drug trade in the Western Cape was dealt a heavy blow when police seized drugs estimated at R252 million and arrested two men in connection with the find at Still Bay.
On Friday, 19 July 2024 at about 18:50, members attached to the Still Bay police operationalised information about suspicious activities at the Still Bay harbour. While traveling the members spotted the vehicle with a rubber duck on the trailer which fitted the description. The vehicle sped off and a chase ensued. Police brought the vehicle, a Toyota Pajero, to a halt at Jongensfontein Road, Still Bay where the occupants got out and fled into the bushes. The members pursued the men. Their freedom was short-lived when two men were tracked down and apprehended at a local accommodation establishment. Upon searching the rubber duck boat the police found 14 bags containing 400 bricks of cocaine. The police seized the find, a Toyota Pajero and the rubber duck with trailer.
The suspects, a 48-year-old man from Gauteng and a 39-year-old Russian national, are facing a charge of dealing in drugs. They remain in police custody and will appear in court once charged.
An investigation into the find is underway. This matter was transferred to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation(DPCI) for further investigation.
The Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape, Lieutenant General (Adv) Thembisile Patekile, had nothing but praise for the members, who swiftly acted on the information, for their vigilance which ensured that the consignment of drugs is removed from the streets. These arrests and confiscations are in line with the focus of police to eradicate the illicit drug trade in this province as well as to rid communities of drugs.
SAPS Newsroom
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