By AGISANANG SCUFF
23 June 2025- Four suspects were arrested for allegedly dealing with drugs during intensified Operation Shanela II in ZFM District on Friday. The operation activities have the yielded good results.
The ZFM District police spokesperson, Sergeant Omphile Masegela said a Crime Intelligence-driven operation by Upington Border Police assisted by K9 unit, led to the apprehension suspects. Masegela said the police allegedly received tip-off about drugs to be delivered at one of the premises in Paballelo.
“The police operationalised the information. The police searched the said premises and discovered dagga to the value of R 33 350. They then arrested three suspects aged 22, 28, and 38, respectively.
“Furthermore, a man (31) allegedly found in possession of mandrax tablets and methamphetamine with an estimated value of R123 000 was arrested,” she said.
Masegela further said in addition, the police also confiscated cellphones and a scale believed to be used in the commission of crime. She added that, in an unrelated incident, the police in Keimoes closed down an illegal liquor outlet and seized liquor amounting to R15 000.
“An elderly man was charged for Contravention of the Northern Cape Liquor Act. The relentlessness actions by the members to eradicate drugs and other related crimes were commended by the District Commissioner of ZFM, Major General Monica Sebili, who urged the community to continue reporting illicit drug dealing.
“The police will continue tighten grip and continue unabatedly to minimize the space for criminal activity in the ZFM District,” said Masegela.
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