By BAKANG MOKOTO
20 February 2025- A 23-YEAR-OLD man was arrested for allegedly dealing in drugs. On 19 February 2025, the police from Olifantshoek together with Visible Policing, operationalised information received regarding alleged drug dealing at a premises in Rooiwaal Informal Settlement.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said the identified premises were searched and drugs to the approximate value of R6000, including dagga, mandrax and crystal meth was recovered and seized.
“Cash believed to be the proceeds of crime was also confiscated. The police in the Northern Cape continue to intensify their efforts to clamp down on drug dealing in the province and arrest perpetrators thereof.
“The public was commended for providing valuable information that led to the successful apprehension of the suspect. The information regarding criminal activities can be reported to SAPS via the MySAPS app or Crime Stop number at 0860010111,” she said.
Ehlers said all information will be treated confidentially.
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