The police spokesperson, Olebogeng Tawana, says in one incident a suspect was arrested for counterfeit goods worth at least R300 000 at a local shop in Kakamas.

He says the counterfeit goods included illicit medication, body lotions, creams, cigarettes and tobacco. All items were confiscated.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident, two men aged 24 and 28 were arrested for the possession of drugs worth R40 000 in their house in Paballelo. A 31-year-old man was also arrested for allegedly dealing in dagga. Tawana says he was found in possession of dagga worth R12 387 in his tuckshop in the same village.

He adds that in another incident, a 22-year-old suspect was arrested after he was found in possession of Mandrax tablets and cash. The cash is believed to have been generated through dealing in drugs.

They are all expected to appear in the Upington Magistrate’s Court today.

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