Picture: Drugs and money confiscated during raids/Supplied

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI  

1 April 2026 – The Namakwa District Task Team in collaboration with the Springbok Public Order Policing (POP) Unit made two drug-related arrests in Nababeep on 28 March 2026, as part of Operation Paseka – Safer Easter Holidays. In the first incident at approximately 11:10pm, the police executed a search and seizure warrant at a residence in Bostreet, Nababeep.

The Namakwa District police spokesperson, Captain Ivan Magerman said upon arrival, the male occupant (38) was observed discarding a white tablet container in his backyard. Magerman said the container was recovered and found to contain ziplock bags of suspected tik and cash believed to be the proceeds of crime was also found.

“Subsequently, a suspect was arrested for dealing in drugs. In the second unrelated incident at approximately 11:45pm, the police conducting crime prevention patrols in Vredehoek also in Nababeep, observed a man fleeing upon sighting the police vehicle.

“During the pursuit, the suspect (23) discarded an item, which was recovered and found to contain ziplock bags of suspected tik. During the search, the money was also seized,” he said.

Magerman further said a suspect was arrested for dealing in drugs. He added that both suspects are expected to appear in court soon.

Meanwhile, the SAPS in the Namakwa District said it has reaffirmed their commitment in stamping down the authority of the state by adopting a zero-tolerance approach and not negotiating with any criminal. The police said Operation Safer Easter Holidays will continue with heightened patrols and targeted disruptive actions.

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