Cape Town man arrested after R6.3 million drug bust
Updated | By Newswatch
A 30-year-old Cape Town man has been arrested for possession of drugs worth more than R6.3 million.
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The Hawks say he was nabbed after officers tracked a container ship from Europe at Cape Town Harbour.
Spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Philani Nkwalase says the container was loaded with ecstasy powder and tablets - which were hidden within a consignment of furniture.
"The joint team tracked a container shipment loaded with MDMA (ecstasy powder) worth an estimated R6.3 million and ecstasy tablets valued of R70 000 concealed within a consignment of furniture at Cape Town Harbour."
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The Hawks also confiscated of hydroponic cannabis at the man's Durbanville house.
"This shipment was allegedly destined for a residence in Durbanville from Europe. During the search at the house the joint team confiscated approximately 1 kg of Hydroponic Cannabis with an estimated street value of R120 000 as well as equipment used for the cultivation of Hydroponic Cannabis."
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Meanwhile, seven men are behind bars after apparently being caught with boxes of illicit cigarettes and other counterfeit goods.
KwaZulu-Police say they were tipped off about the group's activities.
They were nabbed in Hluhluwe last night while transporting the goods - said to have a street value of nearly a million rand.
Authorities say one of the suspects tried to bribe officers - offering them R100 000. He now also faces a charge of bribery.
Police say the group has also been charged for contravening the Immigration Act.
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