POTCHEFSTROOM - A crime intelligence-driven operation by the Crime Combating Operational Team resulted in the arrest of four suspects, including a female, for possession of drugs and possession of suspected stolen goods.
The suspects were arrested after police searched their premises in Meriting New Stands, Seraleng, and Ramochana in the policing area of Boitekong on Thursday morning, 25 December 2025.
The first three suspects were found in possession of drugs, including mandrax, dagga, crystal meth, and rock, all with an estimated street value of R15 000,00. The team also confiscated R860,00 in cash believed to be the proceeds of crime. The fourth suspect was arrested after being found in possession of suspected stolen cell phones.
The suspects, aged between 37 and 52, are expected to appear in the Bafokeng Magistrate’s Court in Tlhabane on Monday, 29 December 2025, on charges of possession of drugs and possession of suspected stolen goods.
Meanwhile, based on information received from members of the community, the Shanela 2 Safer Festive Season operation conducted in Vryburg was extended to Ipelegeng Location outside Schweizer-Reneke, where several identified addresses were raided by the combined Anti-Gang and Drug Task Team from the Provincial Office. A suspect was arrested with a quantity of drugs, drug paraphernalia, and cash. At one of the identified addresses, suspects fled, leaving behind a quantity of drugs, which was confiscated.
The suspect is expected to appear in the Schweizer-Reneke Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 29 December 2025, on a charge of possession of drugs.