Picture: Some of drugs confiscated by the police/Supplied
By BAKANG MOKOTO
25 August 2026 – A suspect (30) was arrested by the members of Mahikeng Crime Intelligence, together with members of Lichtenburg Crime Prevention for possession of drugs in Lichtenburg. On Thursday, members were on duty when they received a tip-off regarding an individual allegedly involved in dealing in drugs in Extension 1, Lichtenburg.
The North West police spokesperson, Captain Majang Skalkie said the information was followed up and the police proceeded to the identified area, where they arrested the suspect and charged him with possession of drugs. Skalkie said the suspect briefly appeared before the Lichtenburg Magistrate’s Court on 24 August 2026.
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