Since the early hours of Wednesday, 13 August 2025, the South African Police Service (SAPS) executed a very successful intelligence led Cordon and Search operation in two buildings (flats) in Potchefstroom, situated in Auto Avenue and James Moroka Street.
The operation, which was led by the Acting District Commissioner of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, Brig Juma, included officers and members of the South African Police (SAPS) from Crime Intelligence, Public Order Policing (POP), Tactical Response Team (TRT), K9, Visible Policing and Detectives.
The total arrests made, included 85 for contravention of the Immigration Act, 2002 (mostly Malawians). Furthermore, two suspects were arrested for dealing in drugs and three suspects were arrested for being in possession of suspected stolen property.
The following items were seized during the operation:
Copper cables, mostly cut into 2m lengths, to an estimated street value of R74 552.00.
A variety of drugs that included nyaope, crystal meth, mandrax, rock and dagga
A bicycle
Six Cellular phones
The North West Acting Provincial Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, said: “The police will continue to squeeze the space and flush out criminals from their supposedly safe havens. This is exactly why this Cordon and Search operation was executed in this area of Potchefstroom that has become a hotbed for all types of crimes.”
Kindly find photos of items seized during the operation.
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