By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
13 February 2025- A Congolese man (33), was sentenced to three years imprisonment or a R30 000 fine by the Postmasburg Magistrate’s Court. This comes after Leki Martin was arrested by the Northern Cape SAPS Provincial Organized Crime Investigations unit, SAPS Crime Intelligence, Kuruman SAPS Public Order Policing unit and the SAPS Local Criminal Record Centre on 26 February 2024.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock said the team executed an entrapment action through an undercover agent to purchase drugs from Martin at his house in Newtown, Postmasburg.
“The accused was arrested on 26 February 2024, and police opposed bail. He remained in custody until his sentencing on 12 February 2025. Martin was sentenced for dealing in drugs and received a R30 000 fine or three year prison sentence.
“The SAPS Management commends the Provincial Organized Crime Investigations Unit and all other role players for their outstanding work and reiterated that the police need the community and the communities needs the police in fighting crime,” said Kock.
He further said criminal activities can be reported via the MySAPS App or 08600 10111.
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