By BAKANG MOKOTO
28 August 2026 – A man was arrested by the members of the John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) Highway Patrol and Kuruman K9 Unit for dealing in dagga following the successful operationalisation of s tip-off regarding a suspicious parcel being transported to Kuruman through a courier company.
On 27 August 2026, the police received a tip-off regarding a suspicious package that had been transported to a PAXI agency in Kuruman. The police immediately operationalised the information and tracked the package to the local business.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Brigadier Mashay Gamieldien said the police maintained an operational presence and waited for the intended recipient to collect the package. Gamieldien said at approximately 2:10pm, the suspect entered the store and collected the parcel.
“He was approached by the police members and requested to open the package for inspection. A search of the package resulted in the discovery of 2.275 kilograms of dagga with an estimated street value of R11 350.
“The suspect was immediately arrested and is facing a charge of dealing in dagga. He is expected to appear in the relevant court soon,” she said.
Gamieldien said this successful operation demonstrates the importance of community participation and the sharing of information with the police. She said the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Management commends the community members who provided the intelligence that enabled the police to act swiftly and prevent the illegal distribution of drugs within our communities.
“The operation is also aligned with the SAPS Reset Agenda, which calls for a renewed focus on professional policing, strengthened community partnerships, intelligence-driven operations and decisive action against crime.
“Through effective collaboration between the community and the police, SAPS continues to disrupt criminal activities and ensure that those involved in the illicit drug trade are brought to book,” said Gamieldien.
She further said the SAPS encourages members of the public to continue providing information about suspected criminal activities to their local police stations or through the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111. Gamieldien added that information can also be provided anonymously.
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