Picture: An illegal foreign tuckshop owner nabbed/Supplied
By BAKANG MOKOTO
9 September 2026 – As part of ongoing efforts to disrupt illegal activities and ensure compliance with the law, members of Vispol Nababeep conducted a compliance inspection at a tuckshop in Nababeep on Tuesday at approximately 11am. During the inspection, police discovered several crates of liquor concealed in a back room on the premises.
The Namakwa District Police spokesperson, Captain Ivan Magerman said further investigation established that alcohol was being sold from the premises without a valid liquor licence. Magerman said liquor with an estimated street value of R5000 was confiscated by the police.
“The investigation further revealed that the foreign tuckshop owner (35), was allegedly residing and operating in South Africa without the required documentation. He was subsequently arrested and faces charges in terms of the Immigration Act 13 of 2024, as well as a charge relating to the illegal sale of liquor.
“The Namakwa District Management has reiterated that compliance inspections and disruptive operations remain an integral part of Operation Shanela II, aimed at addressing illegal activities that have a negative impact on communities,” he said.
Magerman further said the SAPS is issuing a stern warning to all persons involved in the illegal sale and distribution of liquor that such activities will not be tolerated. He added that the police will continue conducting intelligence-driven operations and compliance inspections throughout the district and those found operating outside the law will be dealt with accordingly.
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