Intelligence-driven operation leads to the arrest of two Nigerian nationals for dealing in drugs

Two Nigerian foreign nationals arrested at Hartbeespoortdam on Thursday, 21 March 2024, are expected to appear in the Brits Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 25 March 2024.

The pair were arrested in possession of drugs by Limpopo Organised Crime: Narcotics, Head Office Organised Crime: Narcotics and Limpopo Crime Intelligence

According to information, the suspects’ vehicle; a white Hyundai was monitored on the N1 between Limpopo and Gauteng Provinces following investigation that commenced in Limpopo in September last year.

The team followed the vehicle with two occupants on the N1 road, then the N4 and finally stopped it at Hartbeespoortdam for a search. During the search, 10 balls containing 100 pieces of nyaope were found in the car. The driver further took the team to a place at Scheerpoort outside Hartbeespoortdam where a search led to the finding of 39 balls containing nyaope and 200 grams of heroin. The estimated street value of all drug seized is R250 000.00. The team also confiscated the vehicle and investigation into the matter is ongoing.

One of the suspects is likely to face charges relating to contravention of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002).

The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena hailed all involved team members from both Limpopo and head Office for their concerted efforts. He pointed out that with so much commitment from members to rid communities of drugs, more drug traffickers will find themselves behind bars.