By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
1 May 2026 – Ten suspects were arrested for various crimes by the Vryburg K9, Visible Policing, Crime Prevention, Crime Intelligence and the Local Criminal Record Centre in Vryburg. This comes after the police received a tip-off relating to stolen property and drugs.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said this resulted in a disruptive operation during which search warrants were executed. Myburgh said the first arrest was effected at approximately 11:20am in Vry Street.
“A suspect (23) was arrested for possession of drugs after police discovered substances believed to be nyaope in his possession. He was charged for possession of drugs. A second suspect (29) was arrested in Ferris Street, Colridge after tablets suspected to be mandrax were found in his possession. He was also charged for possession of drugs.
“In a separate incident, a vehicle was stopped in Kelebogile Segaecho Street. Upon approaching the vehicle, a suspect fled the scene. The police pursued and apprehended him. A suspect (41) was found in possession of numerous tablets suspected to be mandrax and was subsequently charged with dealing in drugs,” she said.
Myburgh further said the team then proceeded to Royden Street, where the first search warrant was executed. She added that electrical equipment, which the suspect could not account for, was confiscated.
“A suspect (36) was immediately arrested for being in possession of suspected stolen property. Further investigation linked him to a burglary at a school premises reported on 28 April 2026.
“Lastly, six additional suspects aged between 19 and 35 were arrested during the early hours of Wednesday morning, 29 April 2026, in Voortrekker Street. This followed the execution of another search warrant, during which police discovered numerous cellular phones and a laptop, suspected to be stolen,” said Myburgh.
She said the preliminary investigations have positively linked the recovered items to three house robbery cases reported in Delareyville between 28 and 29 April 2026. Myburgh said all ten suspects are expected to appear before the Vryburg Magistrate’s Court on 4 May 2026.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, commended the members for their dedication and vigilance and said their conduct demonstrates the impact of intelligence-driven policing and the commitment of members to dismantle criminal networks. Naidoo emphasized that police will continue to intensify operations to ensure that those involved in crime are brought to justice to ensure the safety of the community.
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