Off-duty police officers demonstrated dedication beyond the call of duty when they arrested a 37-year-old suspect for possession of drugs in Michausdal, Nxuba.
The arrest was effected on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, by members attached to Nxuba Visible Policing, together with two K9 Unit members, all of whom were off duty at the time. The team acted on information received about a suspect allegedly in possession of drugs at a local address.
Acting swiftly, the members proceeded to the identified premises where they conducted a search. The suspect cooperated with police and led them to a location within the residence where Mandrax tablets were concealed.
The drugs, with an estimated street value of more than R230 000, were confiscated.
