Picture: A firearm and ammunition confiscated/Supplied
By BAKANG MOKOTO
16 March 2026- The Crime Combating Team that consists of the Provincial Anti -Gang Unit, Provincial Tracking Team, Crime Intelligence (CI) Provincial Overt Operations, CI Provincial Counter Narcotic, K9 Hartbeespoortdam and Klerksdorp Tactical Response Team (TRT) on 11 and 12 March 2026, were deployed for illicit mining operations. This resulted in the arrest of a man (39) for possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition, which was reported stolen in Brits during 2024, dealing in drugs and possession of suspected illegal substances.
The North West police spokesperson, Sergeant Kelebogile Morake said items such as 9mm firearm, a magazine containing ammunition, dagga to the estimated street value of R1000, nyaope to the estimated street value of R84 400 and crystal meth to the estimated street value of R13 200 were confiscated. Morake said he will appear before the Brits Magistrate’s Court on 16 March 2026.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, expressed his appreciation towards the members involved for their dedication in protecting communities. Naidoo said that their commitment to excellence and professionalism reflects positively on the South African Police Service (SAPS) and he assured the public that police will remain vigilant and steadfast in bringing criminals to justice.
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