High-density Operation Shanela II yields significant drugs and copper cable success in Namakwa, Northern Cape

Springbok SAPS POP Unit members carried out disruptive actions between 17:30 on Wednesday 10 September 2025 and 06:00 on Thursday 11 September 2025, focusing on proactive #CrimePrevention through vehicle and foot patrols, targeted stop-and-searches, and #PoliceVisibility deployments at ATM locations.

Delta relief members of Springbok Police Station conducted targeted high-visibility patrols in the greater Springbok and Nababeep policing precincts, including strategic deployments along the N7 and N14 National Roads.

Two Suspects, aged 21 and 52, arrested. The 52-year-old suspect was arrested for drug trafficking and dealing in drugs in Van Der Stel Street in Springbok, following intelligence-driven operations while the 21-year-old suspect was arrested following a lawful search in Brisson Street in Matjieskloof the led to the recovery of suspected stolen copper cables valued at R6 137-24, as well as suspected methamphetamine (tik) worth R5, 784.00.