By BAKANG MOKOTO
Two suspects aged 19 and 30 were arrested for being in possession of drugs during Operation Vala Umgodi in the Frances Baard District. The police allegedly received a tip-off regarding drug trafficking at identified houses in Valspan and Jan Kempdorp on 4 June 2024.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said the operation led to the arrest of a man (19) and a woman (30), for possession of suspected drugs.
“Crystal Meth (tik) with an estimated street value of R7 400 was confiscated with cash believed to be the proceeds of crime. The police furthermore arrested a woman (44) for obstructing the police in the execution of their duties and resisting arrest.
“All three suspects will appear in court soon. The disruptive actions addressing illicit mining and related crimes will persist throughout the district. The police remain persistent in fighting the scourge of illegal mining and drug trafficking by conducting continuous disruptive operations,’ he said.
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