In a significant breakthrough, the Police in Bela-Bela, Waterberg District, arrested three male suspects aged between 38 and 43 years for unlawful possession and dealing in illicit drugs in the early hours of Friday, 08 March 2024.
Acting on intelligence regarding illicit drug activities in Bela-Bela, the Waterberg District Illicit Mining Task Team conducted a swift and intelligence-driven operation from Thursday, 07 March through Friday, 08 March 2024, resulting in the apprehension of these suspects.
During the operation, a 38-year-old South African male suspect was apprehended at his residence, where the police discovered 2900 sachets of nyaope and 6 x 25 liters of diesel suspected to be stolen.
Furthermore, on Friday, 08 March 2024, two foreign nationals aged 43 and 34 years were intercepted in separate locations in Bela-Bela. They were found in possession of illicit drugs, including ninety sachets of crystal meth and Nyaope.
In Musina, the Border Policing Team in Musina made significant arrests on Friday, 08 March 2024, as part of Disruptive Operation Vala Umgodi at the Beitbridge Port of Entry. Five Zimbabwean nationals were apprehended and subsequently processed for direct deportation by Immigration Officers from the Department of Home Affairs.
In a separate operation, members of the Mopani District Illicit Mining Task Team conducted thorough searches during Operation Vala Umgodi on the same day, leading to the seizure of multiple mining equipment at a premises in Myakayaka village. These equipment are believed to be linked to illegal mining activities in the Maake policing area, including 9 penducars, 6 motor generators, and 3 anti V-belts.
Furthermore, the South African Police Service confiscated drugs with an estimated street value of R90 000 during an intelligence-driven operation in Bela-Bela.
The suspects arrested in Bela-Bela are scheduled to appear before the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 11 March 2024. They will be facing charges of unlawful possession and dealing in illicit drugs.
The South African Police Service is committed to combatting illegal activities and ensuring the safety and security of our communities.
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