By AGISANANG SCUFF
29 August 2025- A man (29) was arrested for possession of dagga and alcohol. The suspect was charged with selling liquor without a licence and dealing in drugs.
The Namakwa police spokesperson, Captain Ivan Magerman said the estimated value of the confiscated items is R2940. Magerman said at approximately 1:40pm on 27 August 2025, the police executed a search warrant in Sanddrift after receiving a tip-off.
“The police reaffirmed the District’s commitment to combating illegal liquor sales and drug-related crimes and encouraged residents to continue reporting suspicious activities to ensure safer communities.
“The suspect was released on warning and is expected to appear in court soon,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Namakwa District Police Commissioner, Brigadier Schalk Andrews has commended members of the South African Police Service in Alexander Bay for their professionalism and dedication following the successful execution of a search warrant that resulted in the closure of an illegal shebeen and the arrest of a suspect on drug-related charges.
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