Police seized drugs valued at approximately R11 million, including mandrax, crystal meth and cocaine, during an operation on the N2 near Riviersonderend.

A routine vehicle stop-and-search operation on the N2 near Riviersonderend has led to the seizure of drugs valued at an estimated R11 million and the arrest of a 37-year-old foreign national.

Western Cape police said officers conducting vehicle stop-and-search operations on Tuesday night intercepted a black Nissan Tiida travelling along the N2.

According to police spokesperson Constable Ndakhe Gwala, a search of the vehicle uncovered a large quantity of drugs concealed in the boot.

Gwala said police found 87 packets of mandrax tablets, 16 packets of uncut crystal meth and two blocks of cocaine.