On Wednesday, 7 December 2022, at approximately 23:50, a team of detectives, members of the stock theft and endangered species, K9 and highway patrol units, were busy tracing operations of daily wanted suspects in Springbok, when they spotted a minibus with suspects at the Bergsig intersection.

They pulled over the vehicle and suspects jumped out and ran into the bushes. One suspect was apprehended inside the vehicle and found in possession of a bag containing uncut diamonds, an unlicensed firearm, and an undisclosed amount of cash, which included foreign currencies.

The Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, commended the team for their vigilance and resilience, which resulted in the arrest of the suspect.

She also indicated that the community will see and feel the police this festive season with more boots on the ground.

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