Kimberley: Operation Vala Umgodi multi-disciplinary teams have apprehended two foreign nationals for allegedly dealing in drugs in the Kimberley Central Business District on Friday, 03 January 2025.
According to South African Police Service, the apprehension of the two male suspects, aged 37 and 40 years old, forms part of intelligence-driven actions executed by the team who were armed with search and seizure warrants. During the operation, the police seized suspected drugs with an estimated value of R185,000, cellphones, and money believed to be the proceeds of crime in Du Toitspan Road and Market Street, respectively.
Operation Vala Umgodi will continue to disrupt illegal mining and other related crime activities in the Frances Baard District. Illicit mining and related crimes can be reported to the police by contacting SAPS Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or via the MySAPS App. All information received will be treated confidentially.