KIMBERLEY: Two suspects are behind bars, subsequent to being apprehended during Operation Vala Konke in Kuruman and Danielskuil respectively.

Members of Kuruman K9 unit intercepted Mandrax tablets with an estimated street value of R150 000 and put the suspect behind bars.

On Thursday, 29 December 2022 members acted tactically after receiving information of a drug delivery at an identified address in Kuruman. The suspect's residence was raided and 800 Mandrax tablets were discovered on the premises.

The suspect is facing a charge of dealing in drugs.

In a separate incident a suspect was also detained by members of the ZF Mgcawu District task team following disruptive crime prevention actions in Danielskuil. The suspect was found in possession of dagga weighing 22,40kg with an estimated street value of R560 000.

In unrelated operations in Pixely Ka Seme District and Frances Baard District, several daily wanted suspects were apprehended during tracing operations of wanted suspects.

Two foreign nationals were arrested on Wednesday, 28 December 2022 for dealing in drugs in Hartswater. The suspects were found in possession of 19 grams of crystal meth and cash believed to be the proceeds of dealing in drugs.

The suspects are expected to appear in various Magistrate’s Courts across the districts.

More boots on the ground are squeezing the space for criminals to operate.

Source: South African Police Service