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A man arrested for dealing in drugs

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Picture: A man arrested for dealing in drugs/Supplied

By AGISANANG SCUFF

17 August 2026 – A collaborative, multi-disciplinary and intelligence-driven Operation Basadi led by the Provincial Head of Pro-Active Policing, Brigadier Irene Kopeledi, resulted in the arrest of a suspect (26) for alleged drug dealing in Greenpoint, near Kimberley on 14 August 2026. The operation was conducted by a multi-disciplinary team comprising various provincial components and units, including Provincial Operational Response Services, Provincial Operational Command Centre, Provincial Firearms, Liquor and Second-Hand Goods, Provincial Emergency Services, Provincial Corporate Communication and Liaison, Kimberley K9 Unit, Kimberley Flying Squad, Kagisho SAPS and Crime Intelligence.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said the operation was conducted in two phases, with the first phase focusing on school safety in Galeshewe Township. Shmane said the police conducted a search at a high school in Galeshewe Township, near Kimberley during which various unauthorised items were confiscated from learners.

“During the second phase, the police proceeded to Greenpoint, where search warrants were simultaneously executed at three identified suspected drug premises. However, no drugs were found at two of the premises, but at the third location.

“A suspect was subsequently arrested for alleged dealing in drugs. The police confiscated mandrax tablets and a substantial amount of cash during the operation. The suspect is expected to appear in the Kimberley Magistrate’s court soon,” he said.

The Provincial Head of Pro-Active Policing, Brigadier Irene Kopeledi, commended the multi-disciplinary team for their professional conduct and commitment during the execution of the operation. Kopeledi also reiterated that the police will continue to conduct intelligence-driven operations without respite to eradicate the scourge of drugs and other criminal activities, especially Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBV&F), while ensuring the safety and security of communities.

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More than R11m of illicit cigarettes and counterfeit goods seized

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Picture: Some of items seized during raids/Supplied

By OBAKENG MAJE

14 October 2024- The police in the Frances Baard District said they will continue to reinforce efforts to curb the sale of illicit and counterfeit goods. The Frances Baard District Crime-Intelligence unit embarked on   inter-departmental operations dubbed Operation Isolate in Kimberley and Operation Cape in Hartswater from 8 until 10 October 2024.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said the Frances Baard District Crime-Intelligence unit, Hartswater Crime Intelligence, Provincial Organised Crime, Kimberley Public Order Police (POP), Kimberley K9 Unit, Provincial Corporate Communication and Liaison.

Shemane further said this includes external role-players including the South African Revenue Service (SARS) Customs National Rapid Response Team, Sol Plaatje Municipality Security Unit, Department of Home Affairs (Immigration) and the Intellectual Property Brands Attorneys and Counterfeit Investigations from Pretoria, executed the multi-disciplinary operation in Kimberley, Hartswater, Pampierstad and Barkly West.

“The Department of Home Affairs Immigration arrested 9 undocumented persons aged between 20 and 45, who shall be processed by the department.

“Section 22 search and seizure warrants were executed at identified targeted warehouses, business premises, and storage facilities, leading to the confiscation of illicit cigarettes with an estimated value of R7 851 796, counterfeit goods with an estimated value of R3 860, and expired medicines with an estimated value of R1,2 million,” he added.  

Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, commended the collaborative efforts between the different departmental entities in the fight against crime and ensured communities that these operations will continue unabatedly.

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