By OBAKENG MAJE
10 February 2026- Two men aged 37 and 51 are expected to appear in the De Aar Magistrate’s Court following their arrest for possession of dagga in De Aar on 8 February 2026. The police received a tip-off from crime intelligence regarding a vehicle allegedly transporting drugs from Phillipstown to De Aar.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said the information was operationalised and the police immediately responded by conducting patrols along the R48 road, where the suspected vehicle was spotted travelling towards De Aar. Shemane said the police intercepted the vehicle and tactically approached it.
“The two occupants were instructed to disembark, after which a search of the suspects and the vehicle was conducted by members of the De Aar Public Order Police unit. During the search, the police opened the boot of the vehicle and discovered a black travelling bag containing several sealed packets of dagga.
“The suspects were subsequently arrested for possession of dagga. The police confiscated the dagga with an estimated street value of R11 400, as well as the vehicle which was allegedly used in the commission of a crime. The police in the Pixley Ka Seme District will continue with efforts aimed at eradicating drug-related crimes in the area,” he said.
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