Picture: Two suspects nabbed for possession of drugs/Supplied
By STAFF REPORTER
10 February 2026- Two suspects were arrested by the vigilant police of Belmont police for possession of substantial amount of drugs and cash. On 6 February 2026 at approximately 10:45pm, the police were patrolling along the N12 road when a vehicle travelling from the direction of Kimberley to Hopetown overtook them at a high speed.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said the police gave chase and managed to stop the vehicle. Ehlers said upon searching the vehicle, an undisclosed amount of cash believed to be the proceeds of crime and dagga with an estimated value of R11 300 was recovered and confiscated.
“The vehicle, a Toyota Corolla was also seized. Two men aged 26 from Johannesburg and a foreign national (41), were arrested and are expected to appear in court soon. The trafficking of drugs along national roads in the Northern Cape remains a concern and the police remain on high alert to curb drug related crimes,” she said.
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