COOKHOUSE – SAPS endeavours to remove illicit drugs from our streets yielded positive results when a 21-year-old suspect was arrested in possession of drugs.

On Friday 04 June 2021 Grahamstown K9 member Captain Percy Benn, a dog handler together with Cookhouse Crime Prevention members followed up on information on drug dealing in Cookhouse.

The team confiscated 28 full mandrax tablets and a substantial amount of cash after executing a search warrant at a residence in Jasen Street, Cookhouse.

The estimated street value of the drugs is about R 2260-00.

The suspect is due to appear before the Somerset East Magistrates Court soon.

Cookhouse Station Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Dennis Ferreira, commended the members and thanked Captain Percy Benn for his assistance on arresting the suspect and the recovery of the drugs.

Source: South African Police Service