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Western Cape police have discovered drugs worth more than R3-million and a sizeable amount of weapons at the weekend.
Spokesperson Colonel Andre Traut said a 28-year-old man, who’s expected to appear in court on Monday, was arrested after he led police to the apartment in Goodwood where the drugs and weapons were found.
Colonel Traut said the suspect was nabbed following a routine stop and search procedure by members of Flying Squad on Saturday night.
He said the initial search resulted in the discovery of an unlicensed 9mm firearm, drugs and a substantial amount of cash.
Colonel Traut said the 28-year-old driver was interrogated which led SAPS to an apartment in Goodwood where the search was extended.
“Here a further 19 firearms of various calibres were found, including an AK47 assault rifle, a shotgun and other automatic and semi-automatic firearms,” he said.
An assortment of drugs valued at R3 million was also discovered.
“We have reason to believe that the apartment which is leased in the suspect’s name was never used as a residence, but rather a storing facility for the firearms and the drugs.
“As our investigation unfolds, the possibility that more suspects can be apprehended is not excluded.
“The arrest of the suspect and subsequent seizure are deemed a step in the right direction to tackle gangsterism in the province.
The Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Thembisile Patekile commended the members who effected the arrest and said that detectives assigned to the case will dig deeper to uncover more, as this could be the tip of the iceberg, Colonel Traut said.
