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The South African
12 hours ago
- The South African
Police nab foreign national found with drugs worth R100 000
The Limpopo Provincial Flying Squad has made a breakthrough after arresting a foreign national found with drugs in Mokopane town. The 47-year-old suspect was found with crystal methamphetamine valued at approximately R100 000. The Flying Squad received a tip-off about suspicious drug-dealing activities going on in the area. Upon arrival, the police found the suspect in possession of crystal methamphetamine and arrested him. Additionally, the suspect was found with no valid South African Identity Documentation (ID). The suspect is expected to appear in court before the Mokopane Magistrate's Court on Monday, 9 June 2025, over charges of possession and dealing in drugs and Contravention of the Immigration Act. Three suspects have been arrested after being found in possession of drugs on Friday, 6 June 2025. The suspects were apprehended in different locations. The first suspect, a 21-year-old male, was arrested at his residence in Mosesetjane Village, after police found 155 sachets of Nyaope, 57 sachets of Cat, 31 sachets of Crystal Meth and an undisclosed amount of cash in his bedroom. A 26-year-old male suspect was also arrested at his residence in Danisani Sandsloot Village. He was found with 46 sachets of Crystal Meth and 13 sachets of Nyaope. In Masodi Village, police apprehended a 39-year-old female suspect who was found 5 sachets of Nyaope, 2 sachets of Crystal Meth and an undisclosed amount of cash. All three suspects were detained at Mahwelereng SAPS and are facing charges related to the Contravention of the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act and Possession of Prohibited Drugs. They are expected to appear before the Mahwelereng Magistrate's Court on 9 June 2025. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
22-05-2025
- IOL News
LOOK: Another South African man arrested for driving stolen Toyota towards Zimbabwe
Lucky Msizi Tshabangu, 34, was remanded in custody after he was arrested in Limpopo, while allegedly driving a stolen Toyota Corolla Cross vehicle towards Zimbabwe. Image: SAPS The Mokopane Magistrate's Court has remanded 34-year-old Lucky Msizi Tshabangu in custody after he was arrested in Limpopo, while driving a stolen vehicle towards Zimbabwe. Provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said the case against Tshabangu was postponed to Monday next week, enabling him to get legal representation. Tshabangu is facing charges of possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle, as well as reckless and negligent driving after he allegedly tried to flee from police. The 34-year-old South African national was arrested at Mokopane on Sunday night, and police believe he was travelling to Zimbabwe with the stolen vehicle. Lucky Msizi Tshabangu, 34, was remanded in custody after he was arrested in Limpopo, while allegedly driving a stolen Toyota Corolla Cross vehicle towards Zimbabwe. Image: SAPS 'In an intelligence-driven operation, police officers intercepted a Toyota Corolla Cross at Mokopane CBD on the R101, which was en route to the Beitbridge port of entry,' said Mashaba. 'Investigations revealed that this vehicle had been reported stolen from the Wierdabrug policing area in Tshwane on Friday (16 May 2025).' Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. In a related matter, IOL reported that a 31-year-old man has appeared before the Polokwane Magistrate's Court in Limpopo after he was arrested when police intercepted another stolen Toyota Corolla Cross. Police said the popular sport utility vehicle was also being driven towards the Beitbridge port of entry. At the time, Hlulani Mashaba told IOL that Mikael Mlambo, a South African national, was remanded in custody, and the court postponed the matter to Monday next week. Police said Mikael Mlambo, 31, was arrested after a high-speed chase along the N1 South after he was intercepted while driving towards Beitbridge port of entry. Image: SAPS
