CRIME SCENE: Namakwa District, Northern Cape: Suspected drug dealers’ business went up in smoke on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 as the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the area intensified efforts to combat drug-related offences.

SAPS in the Namakwa District made three separate arrests and seized dagga during operations in Kleinsee and Springbok.

At approximately 08:15 on Wednesday, Kleinsee police executed a search and seizure warrant at a residence in First Avenue.

According to SAPs five males were found on the premises. A search was conducted with consent of the owner and dagga with an estimated street value of R8 870 was discovered concealed inside a cupboard in the bedroom.

A 42-year-old man was arrested for possession of dagga.

At about 09:30 the Namakwa District Task Team arrested a 47-year-old man in Bergsig, Springbok, after he was found in possession of drugs.

Later the same day, the District Task Team received information regarding suspected drug-activities also in Bergsig. 

According to SAPS the members acted swiftly and intercepted a suspicious vehicle.

“A thorough search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of eight vacuum-sealed bags containing dagga with an estimated street value of R29 600. A 53-year-old male suspect was arrested for dealing in dagga,” said SAPS..

The Namakwa District Management has welcomed the successes and warned individuals involved in the illicit drug trade that the police  will continue to relentlessly disrupt and dismantle criminal activities.

SAPS Namakwa also thanked community members for their continued cooperation and encouraged residents to report suspected criminal activities to the police.