By Obakeng Maje

Douglas-Police are investigating a case of possession of mandrax after a 25 year-old male was arrested on Thursday.

“The police pounced on the suspect inside his shanty in Bogani Township in Douglas at approximately 11:00am after receiving information of a person who was in possession of mandrax tablets” Lieutenant Sergio Kock said.  

The suspect was found with seventy eight (78) mandrax tablets. 

“He was arrested and the mandrax valued at R6280,00 was confiscated” Kock said.  

The suspect will appear in the Douglas Magistrates’ Court on Monday. 

The investigation continues. 

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