Picture: Cable seized by police/Supplied
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
11 September 2025- The Public Order Police in Springbok has achieved significant successes during Operation Shanela II disruptive actions conducted between 10 and 11 September 2025. The police said the Delta relief members of Springbok Police Station, conducted targeted high-visibility patrols in the Greater Springbok and Nababeep policing precincts, including strategic deployments along the N7 and N14 National Roads.
The Namakwa District police spokesperson, Captain Ivan Magerman said the operation focused on proactive crime prevention through vehicle and foot patrols, targeted stop-and-searches, and visibility deployments at ATM locations. Magerman said a 52-year-old foreign national suspect was arrested for drug trafficking and dealing in drugs in Van Der Stel Street in Springbok, following intelligence-driven operations.
“The police members discovered two plastic bags containing suspected methamphetamine (Tik) concealed within a cereal box, with an estimated street value of R299 593. A second arrest involved a woman (21) in Brisson Street in Matjieskloof, following a lawful search conducted.
“The police recovered suspected stolen copper cables valued at R6 137-24, as well as suspected methamphetamine (tik) worth R5 784. Both suspects are expected to appear in court soon,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Namakwa District Police Commissioner, Brigadier Schalk Andrews, commended the ongoing commitment and relentless efforts of members to squeeze the space for criminals, especially drug dealers to operate. Andrews said these arrests represent their commitment to dismantling drug networks and recovering stolen property that impacts the economic infrastructure.
“The SAPS encourages community members to report suspicious activities through our tip-off hotline or local police stations,” he said.
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