Operation Vala Umgodi pounces on alleged drug dealers in the Frances Baard District

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Northern Cape

KIMBERLEY – Collective efforts by Operation Vala Umgodi led to the arrest of drug dealers and confiscation of a significant amount of drugs in the Frances Baard District.

The team followed up on intelligence driven information regarding the alleged sale of drugs at different premises in Pampierstad and Roodepan on Wednesday, 25 December 2024.

The members operationalised the information, and the respective identified locations were raided.

The police seized and confiscated a significant amount of drugs with an estimated street value of R 240 000-00 and cash believed to be the proceeds of drug sales.

In Pampierstad, police arrested ten suspects between the ages of 22 and 42 for dealing in suspected drugs and for possession of suspected drugs. In Roodepan, two suspects, a 51-year-old female and a 52-year-old male, were arrested for dealing in suspected drugs.

The Frances Baard District management thanked community members for continually providing valuable information that led to the arrest of the suspects and the removal of drugs from the streets.

The police encourage community members to report illegal mining and other related crimes to the police Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS App.

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