Newlands East Police are investigating a case of theft after 61 units of Mylan Alphrazolam medication, commonly known as Xanax, were recovered in KwaMashu Hostel on Thursday, 25 November.
Police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala, said it is alleged by the complainant that between 3 and 4 November he was on duty at the dispatch department at Riverhorse Valley when he received four boxes of medication containing Mylan Alprazolam tablets. “When he was about to distribute the boxes, he noticed that all the boxes were stolen. He looked everywhere but could not find the boxes. An Apple iPad was also stolen with the boxes. A case of theft was opened at Newlands SAPS following the incident,” said Capt Gwala.
She added that the Provincial Trio Task Team followed up information regarding the stolen medication and the information led the team to Wiggins in Cato Manor where an Apple iPad was recovered.
“Further investigation led police to KwaMashu Hostel where 61 units of medication of Mylan Alphrazolam, commonly known as Xanax, were recovered. A 23-year-old old suspect was placed under arrest. Another 25-year-old suspect was arrested at his place of employment where the medication was stolen,” said Capt Gwala. Both suspects appeared in court for theft charges.
