2 suspects nabbed with R54m worth of drugs due in court

The suspects were arrested on Sunday afternoon, after police found tik and heroin during a search of their residence.

Two suspects arrested in connection with the discovery of drugs worth about R54 million are expected to make their first appearance in the Goodwood Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

The suspects were arrested on Sunday afternoon, after police found tik and heroin during a search of their residence in Goodwood.

The drugs were found hidden in a cupboard and on the roof of the residence.

The Police’s Malcolm Pojie said, “Investigation in this matter is conducted by the Narcotics Section located within the provincial Organised Crime Unit detectives. The provincial commissioner of the Western Cape, Lt Gen Thembisile Patekile, praised the members for their dedication in efforts to rid the Western Cape streets of the scourge of drug abuse and trafficking.”