CRIME SCENE: Hawston, Overberg: The Western Cape Flying Squad has made a big drug bust in this small fishing village.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) said they arrested three male suspects for dealing in drugs after a raid at a house in Forbes Street on Thursday, 27 August 2026.

“Police acted on intelligence and conducted a search at the mentioned address at about 14:45. During the search, they found 800 mandrax tablets, 1 035 sachets of tik, 25 rounds of ammunition and cash. Three suspects, aged 29, 30 and 44-years, were arrested for dealing in drugs and will appear before the Hermanus Magistrate’s Court.

“Western Cape police remain committed to rooting out drugs from communities,” said SAPS.