Picture: Drugs confiscated by police/Supplied
By BAKANG MOKOTO
9 March 2026- The multi-disciplinary teams executing Operation Vala Umgodi disruptive operations in Postmasburg resulted in the arrest of five suspects between the ages of 21 and 42 on 8 March 2026. This comes after a tip-off was received regarding suspects allegedly in possession of suspected drugs in Postdene, Boitshoko, Greenfield, Newtown, Marantheng, White City and Mountain View.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said the police operationalised the information and raided the identified locations, where drugs with an estimated value of R34 650 was discovered. Shemane said in addition, the police confiscated a digital scale machine and money believed to be used in the commission of a crime.
“The operation led to the arrest of a foreign national suspect (34) after the police established that he does not have valid documentation permitting him to be in South Africa.
“All arrested suspects are expected to appear in court soon on charges of dealing in drugs, possession of drugs and contravention of the Immigration Act. The police will continue undoubtedly with disruptive actions in the fight against illicit mining and related crimes,” he said.
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