By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
17 April 2025- A man (33) was arrested for possession of tik and mandrax, while a large amount of concoction was confiscated and destroyed during shebeen raids. The suspect was arrested during multi-disciplinary disruptive actions by Provincial Components, the Tactical Response Team, De Aar K9, Prieska SAPS, the Department of Home Affairs, Traffic Department, Liquor and Gambling Board and the Prieska Community Police Forum (CPF), which also raided shebeens and drug outlets in Prieska.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock said compliance inspections were conducted at shops and liquor outlets in the greater Prieska policing area. Kock said the blitz operations also yielded successes at a roadblock on the N10 road, near Prieska.
“During the roadblock, 48 vehicles and 77 persons were stopped and searched, while seven fines were issued amounting to R3450 for different traffic offences. The police then engaged with the community in the Pixley Ka Seme.
“The community raised issues and concerns. The Keynote address was delivered by the Northern Cape Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing, Major General Johnny Besnaar, who commended the Prieska Community for their attendance and for the assistance offered to the SAPS and all other relevant role players,” he said.
Kock further said Besnaar also assured the community that the police will be out in full force with more boots on the ground during and beyond the Easter holidays. He added that the communities should practice road safety and continue to be the eyes and ears of the police as crime fighting is everyone’s responsibility.
“If you see something, say something,” said Kock.
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