By AGISANANG SCUFF

30 August 2025- Two suspects aged between 35 and 37 were arrested by the Kathu based Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation team on 29 August 2025, for dealing in drugs. This comes after the Hawks received a tip-off regarding men allegedly selling drugs around Siyathemba, in Kathu, near Kuruman.

The Hawks spokesperson in Northern Cape. Warrant Officer Nomthandazo Mnisi said a search and seizure warrant was obtained and and operationalised. Mnisi said a house in Voelvanger Street, Siyathemba, Kathu, was searched.

“During the search, one transparent plastic bag containing mandrax, crystal meth (tik) and cat were found in the dustbin weighing 0.454 grams with an estimated street value of R67 904, small scales, small bantex and an undisclosed amount of cash were also seized.

“Both accused are expected to make a brief appearance before Kathu Magistrate’s Court on 1 September 2025,” she said.

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