The Kimberley Public Order Police Unit (POP), together with members attached to Crime Intelligence, disrupted the distribution of drugs in the Diamond Park informal settlement in Greenpoint, Kimberley, on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.
Police acted on information regarding alleged drug dealing activities and executed search warrants at identified premises suspected of being used as drug outlets.
During the search and seizure operation, three premises were raided. At the first premises, police confiscated mandrax tablets, dagga, and cash. A 26-year-old male was arrested for dealing in drugs.
The operation continued to a second identified location where police found a 23-year-old female in possession of buckets containing dagga. She was subsequently arrested for dealing in drugs.
At the third premises, a male suspect was arrested after police allegedly found him in possession of suspected mandrax tablets.
Drugs with an estimated street value of R147 000-00 were confiscated during the operation, along with cash believed to be proceeds of criminal activities.
The Frances Baard District Commissioner, Major General Charlotte Makgari, welcomed the arrests and commended the members for their continued efforts in combating drug-related crimes. She reiterated that the police remain steadfast in their commitment to removing drugs from communities and streets through ongoing collaboration with community members.
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