By REGINALD KANYANE
6 November 2024- A man (41) was arrested for dealing in Upington on 3 November 2024. According to the Northern Cape police, the suspect was arrested during crime intelligence-driven actions.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said the police received a tip-off that was operationalised by crime intelligence and Upington Border Police. Shemane further said a search was conducted at the identified premises, where dagga valued at approximately R303 450 was found and confiscated.
“Subsequently, a foreign national was arrested for dealing in drugs,” he added.
Meanwhile, the ZF Mgcawu acting District Commissioner, Brigadier Peet Coetzee, applauded the police for their swift response in removing the drugs and arresting the suspect. Coetzee also thanked the community members, who continuously provide the police with valuable information.
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