Collective efforts by Operation Vala Umgodi led to the arrest of drug dealers and the confiscation of drugs with an estimated street value of R240 000 in the Frances Baard district, on Christmas Day
Collective efforts by Operation Vala Umgodi led to the arrest of drug dealers and the confiscation of drugs with an estimated street value of R240 000 in the Frances Baard district, on Christmas Day.
SAPS Northern Cape provincial spokesperson Sergeant Molefi Shemane said the team raided locations in Pampierstad and Roodepan on December 25, where they followed up on intelligence driven information regarding the alleged sale of drugs.
“The police seized and confiscated a significant amount of drugs with an estimated street value of R 240 000 and cash believed to be the proceeds of drug sales.”
He stated that ten suspects between the ages of 22 and 42 years were arrested in Pampierstad for dealing in suspected drugs and for possession of suspected drugs.
“In Roodepan a 51 year old woman and a 52 year old man were arrested for dealing in suspected drugs.”
The Frances Baard district management thanked community members for continually providing valuable information that led to the arrest of the suspects and the removal of drugs from the streets.
“The police encourage community members to report illegal mining and other related crimes to the police crime stop number on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS app,” Shemane added.
