By AGISANANG SCUFF
12 November 2025- The Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation in conjunction with the North West Provincial Anti-Gang Unit and Provincial Drugs Task Team arrested a Nigerian national (32) in Klerksdorp for alleged unlawful possession of drugs on 12 November 2025. The Hawks said its team received a tip-off regarding a Nigerian man alleged to be dealing in drugs in Klerksdorp.
The Hawks spokesperson in North West, Lieutenant Colonel Tinyiko Mathebula said a search was conducted at his flat, which led to the discovery of suspected drugs, including crystal meth, mandrax tablets, rock, kat and ecstasy tablets with an estimated value of R50 000. Mathebula said the suspect will appear in the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on 13 November 2025, facing charges of unlawful possession of drugs.
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