NORTHERN CAPE – A major Philipstown drug haul was successfully executed this past weekend when the South African Police Service (SAPS) intercepted a suspected trafficking vehicle, resulting in the seizure of over 7kg of dagga and the arrest of two individuals.
During the execution of Operation Shanela 2 on Saturday, 1 August 2026, Philipstown SAPS officials acted on actionable intelligence regarding suspected drug trafficking activities in the area. At approximately 17:25, law enforcement officers stopped and searched an identified silver Opel Corsa.
A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed dagga weighing more than 7 kilograms, with an estimated street value of R72,000. The narcotics were immediately confiscated as evidence.
This discovery directly led to the apprehension of two male suspects, aged 40 and 41. According to Philipstown SAPS representatives, the pair has been charged with dealing in drugs and is scheduled to appear in court in due course.
Furthermore, authorities confirmed that the silver Opel Corsa, which is believed to have been utilized in the commission of the crime, has also been officially confiscated by the police as part of the ongoing investigation.
