CRIME SCENE: Bellville, Cape Town: A 54-year-old Nigerian national has been arrested after police allegedly found him with a stash of drugs in his possession.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) Operation Lockdown 3 members arrested the man on Tuesday, 17 August 2026, for the possession of drugs and bribery.

“The members followed up information about drugs at a premises in Parksig, Bellville. They searched the premises and found 148,3 grams of crystal meth (Tik), 31 small packets containing crystal meth, 140 Mandrax tablets, a plastic packet containing Mandrax powder and uncut crystal meth. 

“The suspect offered the members R5 000 in cash for his release. He also faces a charge in terms of the Immigration Act,” said SAPS.