CRIME SCENE: Da Gamaskop, Mossel Bay: A 55-year-old man has been arrested for possession of a big quantity of drugs, alcohol and cash.

On Monday, 11 May 2026, at about 20:00, the Da Gamaskop police and Mossel Bay Sea Border members embarked on an operation at Raymond Mhlaba Street, Luthuli Park in Mossel Bay. A search of the premises ensued, leading to the confiscation of 965 mandrax tablets, 181 grams of tik, 116 litres of liquor, and an undisclosed amount of cash, the police said in a statement.

The suspect faces charges of dealing in drugs as well as selling liquor without a licence.

The confiscated drugs is valued at about R115 000, while the cash is believed to be proceeds of the illegal drug and liquor trade.

BEAUFORT WEST:  On Sunday, 10 May 2026, Beaufort West police members conducted patrols at Nkosi Avenue when they spotted a man who acted suspiciously when he saw the police vehicles approaching.

The vigilant members approached the man, who tried to evade the members. His freedom was short-lived when the members caught up with him. They searched the man and found a homemade zip gun in his possession. The 29-year-old suspect was arrested.