An intelligence-driven #OperationShanela2 conducted by SAPS members in Calvinia has resulted in the arrest of six suspects for alleged drug dealing and the seizure of dagga with an estimated combined street value of more than R15 000.
On Thursday, 16 July 2026, at approximately 19:30, members attached to Namakwa Crime Intelligence, Calvinia Detectives, Calvinia Visible Policing and the Calvinia Task Team executed a search warrant at a residence in Second Avenue, Calvinia, following information that drugs were allegedly being sold from the premises.
During the search, police confiscated two sealed packages containing dagga with an estimated street value of R8 882.00. Cash believed to be the proceeds of drug sales was also seized.
A 23-year-old woman, her 47-year-old mother and 61-year-old father were arrested and charged with dealing in dagga.
Later that same evening, members conducted a separate intelligence-led operation at another residence in Second Avenue, where three male suspects, aged 25, 28 and 29, were arrested.
Police seized additional dagga with an estimated street value of R6 640.00, together with cash suspected to be proceeds of drug dealing.
All six suspects have since appeared before court under separate case numbers.
The District Commissioner of SAPS Namakwa, Brigadier Schalk Andrews, commended the members for their commitment and determination in combating drug-related crime.
“There is no place for drug dealers in our communities. SAPS will continue to relentlessly pursue those who profit from the destruction of lives through the illicit drug trade,” said Brigadier Andrews.
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