Crimefighters have lauded the arrest of a Khayelitsha vrou who was busted with Mandrax tablets worth a whopping R1 million over the weekend.

Police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk says the 46-year-old aunty was caught om Friday as officers from the Khayelitsha Crime Prevention Unit continue to clampdown on the illegal distribution of drugs in the precinct.

He said wakker cops were conducting a stop and search operation, when they received information about a premises in Site B that is allegedly being used as a liquor storage facility.

Van Wyk explains: "The officers immediately operationalised the information and on arrival they saw a lady on the premises carrying a big green bag and found 10 big packets with Mandrax tablets and four small clear packets also with Mandrax tablets.

"When counted in each of the 10 packets, 1000 units of mandrax tablets were found and inside the four small packets 100 mandrax tablets were found with an estimated street value of R1 million."

The suspect will appear in the Khayelitsha Magistrates on Monday for drug related charges.

Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Thembisile Patekile appreciated the efforts by the community who shared valuable information that led to the recovery of the drugs and to bring the perpetrator to book.

Spokesperson for the Khayelitsha Community Policing Forum, Mzolisi Malungisa says drugs are destroying teens in their community.

He shares: "On behalf of the CPF based in Khayelitsha Police Station under the supervision of Brigadier Masakala. As the Community Policing Forum wish to congratulate our men and women in blue as well as the entire community and the Neighbourhood Watches for this effort to eradicate all criminal activities as it's can only take in partnership with the police to make sure that our streets are safe and the future is bright for the up-and-coming young lions.

"Drugs are destroying our teenagers. Usage of drugs lead them to destruction and school dropouts. Big up to the recovery of the drugs. The community can do much better without drug trafficking."