By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
6 March 2025- Five suspects were arrested separately for various offenses during Operation Vala Umgodi. A foreign national (27), was arrested for dealing in drugs in Greenpoint, near Kimberley.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said the suspect will be processed by the Department of Home Affairs. Sam said another suspect (55), was arrested in Lerato Park, for possession of drugs.
“The team further arrested three suspects aged 30, 40 and 47 respectively, at the Otties Koppies Mining Dumps for illegal mining, as well as tresspassing. Drugs including dagga, mandrax and tik as well as several mining implements were confiscated during these operations.
“Two suspects were detained and fined for riotous behaviour and contravening the Road Traffic Management Act. The Northern Cape multi-disciplinary Operation Vala Umgodi team tasked to combat illicit mining activities, will continue to execute these actions,” he said.
Sam further said these suspects will appear in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court soon. He added that, if community members see something, they should say something.
“Report illegal mining to the SAPS Crime Stop 08600 10111,” said Sam.
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