The Provincial Community Policing Forum (CPF) Board Chairperson, Mr Frans Kgasago, together with a member attached to the #SAPS Organised Crime Unit, successfully confiscated dagga with an estimated street value of approximately R 5000 during an operation conducted in Polokwane on Thursday morning , 21 May 2026.
The confiscation follows a positive tip-off from members of the community alleging that a suspect was selling dagga around the Cnr Viljoen and General Maritz Streets in Polokwane.
Acting swiftly on the information received, the duo located the unknown male suspect to a nearby park in Bendor, where they spotted the suspect. Upon noticing the members, the suspect fled the scene on foot, prompting a chase. Although the suspect managed to evade arrest, the members succeeded in confiscating the dagga.
The Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, appreciated the valuable tip-off received from community members, which contributed to the successful confiscation. She also hailed the strong partnership policing between the South African Police Service and the Community Policing Forum (CPF), describing it as a vital tool in the fight against drug dealing and other criminal activities. She further encouraged communities to continue working closely with the police, emphasising that safer communities can only be achieved through unity, trust, and cooperation between the police and the public.
Police investigations are continuing to trace and apprehend the suspect.
Anyone with information that may assist in locating the suspect is requested to use the #MySAPSApp, or call the #CrimeStop number on 08600 10111. #DrugsOffTheStreets #PartnershipPolicing #CommunityPolicing