The Frances Baard District Illicit Mining Task Team executed high-visibility patrols at identified hotspot areas in Kimberley and Galeshewe

Crime

The Frances Baard District Illicit Mining Task Team executed high-visibility patrols at identified hotspot areas in Kimberley and Galeshewe, which led to the arrest of eight suspects.

On Thursday, 05 March 2026, during foot and vehicle patrols in the De Beers area, a 28-year-old male suspect was arrested for possession of drugs after police found mandrax tablets in his possession.

Additionally, two suspects aged 38 and 46 were arrested for being illegally in the country, after they failed to produce permits proving their legality.

On Friday, 06 March 2026, while executing foot patrols in the Kimberley Central Business District, members arrested a 25-year-old male for possession of drugs.

On Saturday, 07 March 2026, two identified premises in Galeshewe were raided after police acted on intelligence regarding drugs allegedly sold at the locations.

Police acted swiftly and raided the two houses, where a 34-year-old and a 50-year-old suspect were arrested.
Mandrax tablets, tik, dagga, and money were found and confiscated by the police.

Furthermore, on Sunday, 08 March 2026, during vehicle patrols conducted on the R357, members arrested two suspects aged 34 and 38 for dealing in drugs after they were found at a hiking spot on Douglas Road with bags containing dagga and money.
Dagga with an estimated value of R41 985.00 was confiscated by the police.
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