Two suspects to appear in court for dealing in drugs

A 23-year-old man and his girlfriend who is the same age will appear in the Parow Magistrate’s Court on Monday on charges of dealing in drugs after being arrested in a police sting operation.

Western Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Noloyiso Rwexana said various police units were involved in the sting operation conducted at a house in Drommedaris Street in Oostersee‚ Parow.

“On Thursday‚ after the agent indicated that the drug transaction had been completed‚ the police swooped on the premises‚ after which the money used in the operation was recovered and a variety of drugs was seized.

“Thereafter a search warrant was executed upon which additional drugs‚ including dagga and tablets which are still to be analysed‚ were also confiscated. The drugs included Ecstasy tablets‚ Methadone‚ Magic Mushrooms and Golden Teachers‚” Rwexana said.

She added that the R40‚000 used during the sting operation was recovered and that additional cash and documents found on the premises were also seized.