By BAKANG MOKOTO
7 July 2025- The police in Northern Cape said targeted Operation Shanela II has once again pounced on an alleged drug trafficker in Kuruman with dagga worth approximately R20 000. The police said vigilance of John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) Highway Patrol members on 6 July 2025, at around 8:20am, allowed them to spot a suspicious vehicle parked next to the N14 road in Kuruman.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock said the police approached the Polo Vivo tactically and during the search, they confiscated 8.68kg of dagga worth approximately R20 000. Kock said the suspect (41), who is allegedly from Mahikeng in the North West, is expected to appear in the Kuruman Magistrate’s Court soon on charges of illegal possession of dagga.
“The SAPS in the Northern Cape will tighten their grip specifically focusing on the proliferation of drugs,” said Kock.
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