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Cape Town drug raid: Foreign national caught with mandrax, tik and cocaine in Wynberg

A major drug bust at Wynberg's Grand Central Flats led to the seizure of hundreds of illegal tablets and narcotics during an early morning police operation.

News Crime and Courts
Wendy Dondolo|Published

Cape Town woman hospitalised after swallowing cocaine pellets | Court hearing postponed

The case of a woman hospitalised after ingesting cocaine pellets has been postponed, highlighting the ongoing battle against drug smuggling in South Africa.

Weekend Argus News
Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Brazilian woman arrested after allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine at Cape Town International Airport

A 33-year-old Brazilian woman is under police guard in a Cape Town hospital after being caught smuggling cocaine both in her luggage and internally at Cape Town International Airport.

News Crime and Courts
Wendy Dondolo|Published

Free State drug bust: Two women arrested with R100,000 worth of narcotics

Two women arrested in Free State for allegedly dealing drugs, including mandrax and cocaine, worth R100,000, face serious charges as the Bloemfontein Anti-Gang Unit continues its crackdown on narcotics.

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Seven tonnes of cocaine found stashed in sea freight containers

Three have been arrested in Spain’s largest cocaine seizure as police uncover hidden in sea freight containers.

News World
AFP|Published