By REGINALD KANYANE
10 November 2025- The police in the Namakwa District seized dagga worth approximately R7.7 million during routine patrols. This comes after the vigilant police noticed a suspicious vehicle with boxes loaded on the back during the early hours on 5 November 2025.
The Namakwa District police spokesperson, Captain Ivan Magerman said two suspects were arrested. Magerman said the alert police members intercepted the vehicle allegedly transporting dagga with an estimated street value of R7.7 million.
“According to information, members of C relief of Steinkopf SAPS were conducting routine patrols at the N7-R382 junction near Steinkopf when they observed the vehicle with boxes loaded at the back. Upon searching the vehicle, officers discovered dagga with a provisional weight of 64 800 kilograms.
“Two suspects aged 33 were subsequently arrested and the vehicle seized as it was utilized in the commission of crime. The suspects are expected to appear in court soon on charges of dealing in drugs. This major success reaffirms and demonstrates the SAPS continued commitment to combating drug trafficking and other related crimes in the Namakwa district,” he said.
Magerman further said the vigilance and professionalism displayed by the members involved prevented the distribution of illegal narcotics from reaching our communities.
Meanwhile, the Namakwa District Police Commissioner, Brigadier Schalk Andrews, commended the police for their swift action and appreciated their efforts in squeezing crime.
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