Picture: Some of dagga seized by the police/Supplied
By REGINALD KANYANE
24 August 2026 – Four suspects aged between 20 and 26, were arrested for dealing in dagga. This comes after the police received a tip-off at approximately 10:45pm, and followed up on the information.
The Namakwa District police spokesperson, Captain Ivan Magerman said the police proceeded to a residence in Commercial Street, Fraserburg. Magerman said upon arrival, they found four suspects allegedly busy packaging dagga into small bankies, suspected to be intended for distribution.
“The police seized dagga with an estimated street value of R6 700. A woman (21) and three men aged between 20 and 26, were arrested for dealing in drugs. The suspects are expected to appear before the Fraserburg Magistrate’s Court on 25 August 2026.
“In an unrelated incident, members of SAPS Port Nolloth discovered hydroponic dagga abandoned in the business area of Port Nolloth on 22 August 2026, at approximately 11am. The hydroponic dagga has an estimated street value of R60 600,” he said.
Magerman further said an enquiry has been opened and police investigations are continuing to determine the circumstances surrounding the abandonment of the drugs and to identify those responsible. He added that the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Namakwa District continues to strengthen its partnership with communities in the fight against crime, in line with the SAPS Reset Agenda, which places emphasis on visible policing, community participation, accountability and responsive policing.
Meanwhile, the Namakwa District Police Commissioner, Brigadier Schalk Andrews, applauded the police for their swift response and importantly, expressed appreciation to the community members who continue to provide valuable information to the police. Andrews said the success of this operation demonstrates the importance of a strong partnership between the SAPS and the communities they serve.
“Community members are our eyes and ears on the ground and information provided by vigilant residents enables the police to respond swiftly and decisively to criminal activities. The fight against drugs requires a collective effort and that the SAPS Reset Agenda reinforces the importance of community-
centred, professional and accountable policing.
“Removing drugs from our communities is not only the responsibility of the police. It requires the active participation of all sectors of society. We encourage residents to continue working with the SAPS and to report suspicious and criminal activities,” he said.
Andrews said together, they can disrupt the drug trade and create safer communities for all. He said the SAPS in Namakwa remains committed to intensifying operations, following up on information and working closely with communities and other stakeholders to prevent and combat crime.
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