NOTHERN CAPE – A coordinated Kimberley drug bust by the Public Order Police has resulted in the arrest of four suspects and the seizure of dagga valued at approximately R87,120, alongside unlicensed ammunition, following a routine stop-and-search operation.
According to a statement from the Kimberley Public Order Police, the operation began on Sunday, 20 September 2026, at approximately 14:30. Officers conducting vigilant stop-and-search procedures at a local taxi rank in Kimberley discovered a male suspect in possession of two small bags containing dagga. Following his apprehension, the suspect provided critical information regarding the source of the narcotics.
Acting swiftly on this intelligence, police units proceeded to a second taxi rank, where they successfully intercepted a vehicle carrying three occupants. A subsequent search of the vehicle yielded additional dagga.
The investigation rapidly expanded, leading law enforcement officials to execute search warrants at two separate premises located in Kimberley and the nearby township of Galeshewe. These coordinated searches resulted in the recovery of a substantial quantity of dagga and unlicensed ammunition.
In total, four individuals were taken into custody: three males, aged between 31 and 34, and a 27-year-old female. Authorities noted that two of the male suspects and the female suspect are believed to be foreign nationals.
The Kimberley Public Order Police confirmed that the suspects are formally facing charges of possession of drugs and possession of unlicensed ammunition. In addition to the narcotics and ammunition, a Ford Figo vehicle, believed to have been utilized in the commission of these crimes, was also seized by authorities.
The suspects are scheduled to appear before the relevant magistrate’s court in the near future to face the charges. Police have reiterated their commitment to maintaining vigilance through routine operations to combat the illegal distribution of substances and unlicensed firearms in the region.
