Limpopo police have arrested two suspects, aged 30 and 25, for possession and distribution of drugs, including nyaope, crystal meth, and rock cocaine, near the University of Limpopo’s Gate 2 on Sunday.
According to provincial police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, the arrests followed an intelligence-driven operation. Authorities received information about a suspect selling drugs to students near the university’s entrance, leading to a targeted investigation.
“Leads were thoroughly followed, which led to the arrest of the suspects at separate locations,” Ledwaba said.
During the operation, police found the 30-year-old suspect in possession of 50 sachets of drugs, while the 25-year-old suspect was caught with 550 sachets of nyaope, 30 sachets of crystal meth, and 35 pieces of rock cocaine. The total estimated value of the confiscated drugs was R31,250.
Separate Drug Arrests in Mokopane
In an unrelated case, Mahwelereng police arrested a 41-year-old woman on Saturday, 1 January 2025, at Ga-Molekane Village. A search of her premises led to the discovery of six sachets of crystal meth and 65 sachets of dagga.
Later, in Armoed Village, a 62-year-old woman was arrested after police found 245 sachets of dagga along with an additional 5kg of dagga stored in a plastic bag.
Ledwaba confirmed that all suspects are set to appear in the local magistrate’s courts soon, and police investigations remain ongoing.
National Crackdown on Drug-Related Crimes
Meanwhile, National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola provided an update on nationwide safer festive season operations over the weekend.
Masemola highlighted the police’s ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crimes and ensure public safety.
Masemola stated that, between 11 October 2024 and 31 January 2025, a total of 4,675 suspects were arrested for drug dealing, while 27,376 individuals were arrested for possession of drugs.
The police remain committed to tackling drug-related crime and maintaining order across the country.
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