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By STAFF REPORTER
13 May 2026 – The Kimberley Public Order Police Unit (POP), together with members attached to Crime Intelligence, disrupted the distribution of drugs in the Diamond Park informal settlement in Greenpoint, Kimberley on Tuesday. The police acted on information regarding alleged drug dealing activities and executed search warrants at identified premises suspected of being used as drug outlets.
The North West police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said during the search and seizure operation, three premises were raided. Shemane said at the first premises, police confiscated mandrax tablets, dagga and cash.
“A suspect (26) was arrested for dealing in drugs. The operation continued to a second identified location, where the police found a woman (23) in possession of buckets containing dagga. She was subsequently arrested for dealing in drugs.
“At the third premises, a man was arrested after police allegedly found him in possession of suspected mandrax tablets. Drugs with an estimated street value of R147 000 were confiscated during the operation, along with cash believed to be the proceeds of criminal activities,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Frances Baard District Commissioner, Major General Charlotte Makgari, welcomed the arrests and commended the members for their continued efforts in combating drug-related crimes. Makgari reiterated that the police remain steadfast in their commitment to removing drugs from communities and streets through ongoing collaboration with community members.
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