By OBAKENG MAJE
8 January 2026- Seven suspects were arrested for possession and dealing in drugs during stops and search operation conducted by the members of the Public Order Policing (POP) unit in Bergsig. The operations led to the seizure of mandrax tablets and crystal substances suspected to be tik with a combined street value exceeding R2 665.
The Namakwa District police spokesperson, Captain Ivan Magerman said all seven suspects aged between 21 and 39, were released on warnings. Magerman said they will appear in court soon.
Meanwhile, the Namakwa District Commissioner, Brigadier Schalk Andrews, has commended the relentless dedication of police officers on duty in the streets of Springbok, following a series of successful operations conducted on 7 and 8 January 2026. Andrews emphasized that the true measure of success lies not in the quantity and street value of the drugs, but in the unwavering dedication and commitment of police officers who patrol the streets daily to protect the communities of the Namakwa.
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