Picture: Some of drugs confiscated by the police/Supplied
By BAKANG MOKOTO
14 June 2026 – The police attached to Upington Crime Prevention, together with Community in Blue (CIP) patrollers, conducted foot patrols in Basson and Mark streets in Upington on 12 June 2026, when they noticed a suspicious vehicle. The police approached the vehicle and instructed the occupant to alight.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said a search of the suspect yielded no illicit items. Shemane said the police subsequently searched the vehicle and discovered suspected drugs concealed inside.
“A foreign national (29) was arrested for possession of drugs. The police also confiscated the white Toyota Corolla allegedly used in the commission of the crime. The suspect is expected to appear in court soon on charges of possession of drugs,” he said.
Meanwhile, the ZF Mgcawu District Police Commissioner, Major General Monica Sebili, commended the police for their vigilance and commitment in ensuring that drug peddlers are removed from communities and that illegal substances are kept off the streets.
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