By OBAKENG MAJE
Three men were arrested for possession of crystal meth in Pampierstad, while a woman was arrested in Hartswater for being in possession of suspected mandrax tablets. The police further confiscated money believed to be proceeds of crime and recovered one 9mm Pistol toy gun, one 9mm magazine, three blank ammunition and one knife.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said, the suspects were arrested by the Vala Umgodi Multi-Disciplinary Operation, comprising of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Roving Team, South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and Crime Intelligence, that conducted a clandestine operation in Hartswater and Pampierstad on 5 April 2024.
“The police received a tip-off regarding drugs believed to be sold at identified locations within Hartswater and Pampierstad. The team raided the identified locations and confiscated crystal meth in Pampierstad and mandrax tablets in Hartswater.
“All suspects will appear in Hartswater and Pampierstad Magistrate Courts soon,” he said.
Meanwhile, the acting Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Major General Luntu Ngubelanga, applauded the law enforcement agencies involved for their collaborative efforts in the fight against crime. Ngubelanga also encouraged community members to report any criminal activities to the police.
“All received information will be treated confidentially,” he said.
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