Cape Town – A 38-year-old foreign national was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday, 13 May 2025, after Western Cape police discovered over R1 million in cash — both local and foreign currency — during a raid at a residence in Parklands.
Police spokesperson Captain Frederick C van Wyk confirmed that the operation was carried out by members of the Provincial Operational Command Centre as part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on drug-related and other organised crimes.
Acting on intelligence regarding suspected drug activities, officers descended on a house located in Holly Crescent, Table View.
During the search, they uncovered the substantial sum of money, along with a bag containing multiple bank cards linked to various individuals.
#sapsWC 38yr-old Suspect arrested in the early hours of today in Parklands, following the discovery of a substantial amount of foreign and South African currency in excess of R1 million. The suspect is expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court on 15/05. ME… pic.twitter.com/xtDLijydHW
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“The occupants could not provide a valid explanation for possessing the items,” said van Wyk.
The suspect was arrested on charges of possession of suspected stolen property and conspiracy to commit cybercrime.
He is scheduled to appear in the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 15 May 2025.
The case is currently under investigation by detectives from the Provincial Organised Crime: Commercial Unit, with authorities indicating that additional charges may follow as investigations progress
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