Police in the Northern Cape have arrested two individuals during a routine patrol on the N7 Freeway near Springbok and seized dagga valued at around R350,000. The Public Order Policing unit from Springbok made the arrests at 12.55am on Wednesday, July 3. The officers discovered 11 bags of dagga concealed between food crates in the back of a suspicious truck. An undisclosed amount of cash, believed to be proceeds from drug sales, was also seized during the operation. Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, commended the 'C-Platoon' for its exceptional diligence and commitment to combating drug-related crimes.
The two suspects, a 32-year-old driver and his 26-year-old passenger are currently in custody and are expected to face charges related to drug dealing. They are scheduled to appear in the Springbok Magistrate's Court in due course. Lieutenant General Otola has called on the community to report crime and participate in the 'RATE OUR SERVICE' online survey. The Springbok SAPS has assured the public that it will continue its efforts to tighten the noose around drug trafficking, sending a clear message that illegal activities will not be tolerated in the province.
