On 17 December 2025, a 37-year-old male suspect was arrested in connection with dealing in drugs.
A search warrant was obtained and executed, resulting in the seizure of hydro dagga with an estimated street value of R125 785.10, as well as a substantial amount of cash believed to be the proceeds of criminal activities.
Thearrest happened during a multi-disciplinary roadblock conducted at the N7 weighbridge in Springbok, during which 138 vehicles and 320 individuals were stopped and searched. Traffic fines amounting to R1 300.00 were issued for various violations.
Safer Festive Season Operations are in full swing across the Namakwa District as the South African Police Service intensifies efforts to combat crime and enhance public safety.
The disruptive operations were led by the Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, together with the Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing, Major General Johnny Besnaar and and the Namakwa District Commissioner, Brigadier Schalk Andrews.
These operations were followed by a crime intelligence-driven intervention after information was operationalised regarding suspected drug dealing at a premises in Concordia.
Disruptive operations will continue in identified hotspot areas to address priority crimes during the festive season and beyond.
