NORTHERN CAPE – During joint operations conducted by seven members of Kimberley K9 unit and John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) Crime Intelligence today, 15 September 2020, led to the arrest of three drug dealers and the seizure of large amounts of dagga.
According to Brig Nicky Mills, the Kimberley K9 members assisted the JTG team in executing search warrants at three different locations in the Kuruman area specifically focusing on drug dealing.
The first search warrant was executed at 07:15 this morning in Groot Damsros in Mothibistad where a 43-year-old male was arrested. The members discovered dagga as well as cash amounting to R3200-00 believed to be the proceeds of the sale of the dagga.
The team then proceeded to a second address at 08:30 in Magwage Village where they follow up on information regarding stolen property that is believed to be stored at a house.
They also confiscated dagga with an estimated street value of R25 480-00 and arrested a 25-year-old male for dealing in dagga and possession of suspected stolen goods.
A third raid was conducted by the same team at 09:30 where they also executed a search warrant in Kagung. A 35-year-old male was arrested after they discovered dagga with an estimated street value of R118 690-00 on the premises.
All three suspects will soon appear in the Kuruman Magistrates court.
The JTG District Commissioner, Major General Johan Bean commended the members for their relentless efforts in squeezing the space for drug dealers to operate.

Source: South African Police Service