CRIME SCENE: Bellville, Cape Town: The Metro Police’s K9 Unit struck again on Thursday, 21 May 2026 in Bellville where they confiscated Mandrax tablets with a street value of more than R130 000.

JP Smith, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee member for Safety and Security, said on Facebook officers received a tip-off just before midday about drugs allegedly being stored at the Tienie Meyer Bypass informal settlement.

They made their way to the premises where the occupant granted permission to conduct a search.

“Officers initially discovered four Mandrax tablets, but decided to call in their K9 colleagues who conducted a sweep. It wasn’t long before K9 ‘Bunny’ led its handler to a black bag hidden behind a cupboard.

“In it was nearly 3 000 Mandrax tablets with a street value of more than R130 000, 14 rounds of ammunition, a stolen cellphone and more than R5 000 in cash,” said Smith.

A 34-year-old suspect was arrested and detained at Bellville SAPS for further investigation.

Crime Scene Report reported a week ago K9 ‘Virus’ uncovered a drug stash in a parked car at Parksig Villas, in Bellville, with an estimated street value of more than R2,7-million.