By OBAKENG MAJE
8 January 2025- The five suspects aged between 29 and 42, were arrested for possession of suspected drugs. The suspects were arrested for possession of suspected drugs estimated to the value of R10 000, and a cell phone as well as a vehicle estimated to the value of R200 000, were confiscated.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said Operation Vala Umgodi, which is a disruptive operation, continues to stamp the authority of the state in the Frances Baard District. Shemane said the multi-disciplinary teams on 6 January 2025, received a tip-off regarding a vehicle traveling on the N8 road.
“The occupants were allegedly in possession of drugs. The information was operationalised and the police spotted the identified vehicle en route to Kimberley.
“The police tactically intercepted, stopped and approached the vehicle on the N8 road. They conducted a search and found suspected mandrax tablets inside the vehicle,” he said.
Shemane further said the police remain committed in the fight against illicit mining and other related crimes. He added that they encourage communities to report criminal activities to SAPS Crime Stop number on 08600 10111.
“All information received will be treated confidentially,” said Shemane.
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