Two Nigerian nationals, aged 30 and 43, are amongst five suspects arrested for dealing in drugs in Volkrust close to Standerton on Friday, 15 August 2025.
The Hawks Secunda based Serious Organised Crime Investigation, in partnership with Standerton K9 and two private security companies, executed a search warrant after close monitoring was conducted by the Hawks.
A disruptive operation was conducted in one of the houses in Volkrust, whereby a 30-year-old undocumented Nigerian national was busted with Mandrax, Crystal Meth and two weighing scales.
Investigation led the team to a second address where a 43-year-old undocumented Nigerian national was also arrested for dealing in drugs after Mandrax and Crystal Meth were found.
Further investigation led the team to a third house where three South Africans aged between 33 and 43 years were nabbed with Mandrax and Crystal Meth.
All suspects were arrested for dealing in drugs. The recovered drugs are estimated at R305 000.
They are all expected to appear before Volkrust Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 18 August 2025.
The Hawks will rope in the Department of Home Affairs to further investigate the Contravention of the Immigration Act of South Africa.
The Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Major General Nico Gerber said drugs are problematic in the area. The Hawks have intensified their actions against this scourge. He commended the team for their continued successes in the fight against drug syndicates. “The Hawks will intensify their operations and appeal to the community to provide us with information of drug dealing. All information will be dealt with confidentially,” concluded the General.
