Picture: Dagga seized by the police/Supplied
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
14 June 2026 – A multi-disciplinary police team conducted Operation Shanela II high-density operations in the Rietfontein policing area. The operation involved the police from Rietfontein SAPS, the Provincial Border Police, Rietfontein Port of Entry, Witdraai SAPS, Gemsbok Port of Entry and Tweerevieren Port of Entry.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said on 12 June 2026, the police executed search and seizure warrants at two identified premises suspected of being involved in drug dealing. Shemane said at the first premises, police found a man (18) in possession of drugs with an estimated street value of R25 750.
“The suspect was arrested for dealing in drugs. At the second identified premises, the police discovered drugs with an estimated street value of R19 500. An inquiry docket was opened and a man 55), including two women aged 27 and 61, were taken in for questioning after drugs were found on the premises.
“The police in the ZF Mgcawu District will continue with operations aimed at removing drugs from communities and ensuring safer streets,” he said.
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