Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia commends SAPS on major cocaine bust in Midrand
80kg of cocaine—valued at approximately R20m—were discovered hidden in a storage room on a smallholding in Blue Hills.
The Minister of Police, Firoz Cachalia, has commended members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) for their outstanding work following a major drug bust in Midrand.
This comes after 80kg of cocaine—valued at approximately R20m—were discovered hidden in a storage room on a smallholding in Blue Hills.
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The bust took place on the evening of October 28 during a crime intelligence-driven, multidisciplinary operation. The effort was led by the Crime Intelligence Head Office, with support from the Gauteng Organised Crime Unit, the SAPS Johannesburg K9 Unit, and the Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC).
Cachalia praised the operation, describing it as a significant step in the ongoing fight against the scourge of drugs and organised crime.
“This successful operation is yet another example of the dedication and professionalism of our men and women in blue. It demonstrates what can be achieved when intelligence and operational capacity work hand in hand. The removal of R20m worth of cocaine from our streets is a major blow to organised criminal syndicates and a massive victory for law enforcement agencies and the long-suffering parents whose children have been victims of these drug cartels,” said Cachalia.
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He added that efforts to root out drugs and dismantle criminal syndicates that threaten community safety and well-being will continue to intensify.
“We commend every member involved in this operation for their relentless pursuit of justice,” Cachalia added.
The drugs were smuggled into South Africa from a neighbouring country and were destined for Cape Town in the Western Cape.
A 56-year-old man, believed to be the owner of the property, was arrested. He is expected to appear in the Midrand Magistrates’ Court later this week on possible charges of drug possession and dealing.
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