Qonce police seize 496 mandrax tablets, arrest woman, 34, at Ginsberg house
Members acted on a search warrant at a house suspected of selling drugs and also found four bags of crystal meth and an undisclosed amount of cash.
A 34-year-old woman was arrested in Ginsberg, Qonce, on Sunday morning after police executing a search warrant found 496 full boss mandrax tablets, four small bags of crystal meth, known locally as tik, and an undisclosed amount of cash at a house suspected of selling drugs.
According to the South African Police Service, Qonce Crime Prevention members arrived at the house at about 09:00 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. They introduced themselves as police officials and showed the suspect the search warrant before searching the premises.
The woman faces charges of dealing in and possession of mandrax tablets, and dealing in and possession of tik. She is due to appear before the Qonce Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
Enquiries on the case are directed to Captain Hazel Mqala on 071 606 9421.
The account above rests on the police media statement, which is a summary of the arrest rather than the court record itself. The charges have not yet been tested in court.
Source: South African Police Service (SAPS), Female suspect arrested for possession of drugs
