Easter Weekend Crime Combatting operations in the Central Karoo District yielded excellent results with the confiscation of drugs with an estimated street value of R150 000 on the N1 at the entrance to Laingsburg over the past weekend.
On Saturday, 19 April 2025 at about 20:55, Laingsburg police members conducted a vehicle check point on the N1 at the entrance to Laingsburg when they pulled over a passenger bus. The members proceeded with a search and spotted suspicious boxes in the luggage compartment of the bus. Upon opening the boxes the members found Khat stashed inside. They expanded the search and discovered two more bags with Khat. Investigation on the scene led to the linkage of two passengers on board. The police confiscated 1 464 bundles of Khat and arrested two men aged 29 and 52 in connection with the find. They are facing a charge of dealing in drugs each.
A further search of the bus led to the discovery and confiscation of a small quantity of dagga. Police arrested a 29-year-old man on a charge of possession of drugs.
Furthermore, on Sunday, 20 April 2025 mat about 03:50 the same members, stopped a minibus taxi and upon searching found Khat bundles with an estimated value of R4200. The police confiscated the Khat and arrested a 40-year-old man on a charge of dealing in drugs.
Western Cape Provincial Detectives are investigating the large consignment confiscated.
All arrested suspects remain in police custody. They are expected to appear in the Laingsburg Magistrates’ court on Tuesday, 22 April 2025 on mentioned charges.
The provincial police management applauded the efforts of members for their efforts to eradicate the influx of illicit drugs into the province. These operations will be sustained for the coming long weekend and beyond.