By OBAKENG MAJE
3 March 2025- Three undocumented foreign nationals were arrested for illegal possession of drugs during a cross-border operation to address. The operation was executed between 27 February 2025 until 2 March 2025, in quest to tackle crimes along the neighbouring borders of the Republic of South Africa (RSA) and Namibia.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said the multi-disciplinary operation, including the South African Police Service, Customs, Cross Border Road Transport Agency, and Border Management Authority, secured significant successes. Ehlers said actions, namely search and seizure activities, vehicle check points, and border patrols were executed to tackle crimes prevalent along these borders.
“These actions resulted in the search of 1065 vehicles and 1489 persons. Mandrax with an estimated value of R4 525 and cash believed to be used in the commission of a crime was seized. Search operations led to the confiscation of fish nets, fish traps, illicit cigarettes with an estimated value of R150 156 and tobacco products worth about R2000.
“Fines for the contravention of an array of traffic violations to the amount of R14 600 were issued. These operations will continue between the RSA and neighbouring countries to ensure the safety and security along the borders. Criminality along these borderlines can be reported via the MySAPS app or 08600 10111,” she said.
Ehlers further said incidents involving extortion can be reported to the National Extortion Hotline at 0800 911 011.
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