SPRINGBOK – The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Calvinia arrested a 41-year-old man following the seizure of methamphetamine (tik) with an estimated street value of R50 000-00.
The arrest occurred during the early hours of Saturday, 11 January 2026 at a residence in Calvinia.
Acting on intelligence received from the community regarding drugs allegedly being transported from Vredendal, police conducted a targeted operation. A blue motor vehicle suspected to be conveying the illicit substances was identified and stopped.
The vehicle was thoroughly searched, resulting in the discovery of tik concealed in the vehicle.
The suspect was subsequently arrested, and the drugs were seized as evidence.
The SAPS remains resolute in its commitment to combating drug-related crimes in the Northern Cape and continues to act decisively on information received from the public.
