Key Points:
- Foreign national arrested after a high-speed chase with Limpopo police.
- Kat drugs worth R150,000 seized from the suspect’s vehicle.
- Police crackdown on drug trafficking in Limpopo continues with increased operations.
MOKOPANE, South Africa — Limpopo police arrested a 38-year-old foreign national in Mokopane after a high-speed chase. The pursuit ended with the seizure of Kat drugs worth R150,000, according to the South African Police Service (SAPS).
Intelligence Operation Triggers Pursuit
On May 9, 2025, the Provincial Organised Crime Unit received intelligence about drug activity in Mokopane. As a result, officers launched a targeted operation.
They identified the suspect driving a white Volkswagen Polo TSI registered in Limpopo. When police spotted the vehicle along Thabo Mbeki Street, they immediately tried to stop him.
However, the suspect noticed the officers and sped off. Consequently, this triggered a brief but dangerous high-speed chase through the area.
Officers Recover R150,000 Worth of Kat
Police managed to bring the vehicle to a halt shortly after the chase began. They searched the car and found a box of Kat drugs on the passenger seat.
The narcotics carry an estimated street value of R150,000. Officers arrested the suspect on the spot and charged him with drug possession and dealing.
He will appear in the Mokopane Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Notably, this Limpopo drug trafficking arrest demonstrates the SAPS’s commitment to taking action against drug crime.
Law Enforcement and Private Security Earn Praise
Lt. Gen. Thembi Hadebe, the provincial police commissioner, praised both the SAPS and the private security company that assisted in the operation. She applauded their fast and coordinated response.
“This arrest shows our continued dedication to dismantling drug trafficking networks in Limpopo,” Hadebe said. “We are committed to making our communities drug-free.”
Police emphasized that they will continue their crackdown on narcotics-related crimes. In fact, they expect another Limpopo drug trafficking arrest as operations intensify across the province.
