CRIME SCENE: George, Southern Cape: The Hawks have arrested a man allegedly found in possession of 4000 Mandrax tablets worth an estimated R200 000.

Lieutenant Colonel Siyabulela Vukubi, a Hawks spokesperson, the suspect was arrested by the George based Serious Organised Crime Investigation team of the Hawks in collaboration with the Outeniqua K9 Unit.

Vukubi said the team received information regarding drugs that were sold at a particular house in Dagamaskop. 

“The information was operationalised and  the suspect was identified in possession of a suspicious parcel. Upon searching the parcel, 4000 mandrax tablets worth R200 000.00 were recovered and seized.

“He will make his first appearance in the Mossel Bay Magistrates court on Monday, 7 September 2026,” said Vukubi.