NORTHERN CAPE – A multi-disciplinary intelligence operation netted drugs worth R30 000-00 and nabbed a 43-year-old suspect.

On Saturday, 05 February 2022 the Northern Cape Provincial Organised Crime, Provincial Crime Intelligence, Kimberley Flying Squad and Kimberley K9 secured a search warrant, subsequent to receiving intelligence regarding drug dealing activities at the residence of the suspect in Reservoir Street in Kimberley.

During the search at the suspect’s residence the narcotics dog “Eddie” reacted positively and led his handler to a garbage bag where khat was concealed.

Khat weighing 0,10kg was found in the garbage bag. Cash to the value of R2640-00 believed to be the proceeds of drug dealing was also confiscated. The suspect is expected to appear in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 07 February 2022 on a count of dealing in drugs.

The Northern Cape South African Police Provincial Management applauded members involved in the operation for eradicating drugs from the streets.

Source: South African Police Service