A 67-year-old foreign national was arrested at Cape Town Airport for smuggling khat valued at R21,000. Court appearance pending.
A 42-year-old court cleaner was arrested after police seized hundreds of mandrax tablets, crystal meth, dagga and cell phones at the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court.
A cross-border operation by South African and Botswana police targeted transnational crime, resulting in arrests, seizures, and border security improvements.
A police constable and his father were arrested in Paarl for drug possession, including crystal meth and cocaine.
Learner leaders from three schools protested against drug abuse, gang involvement, and school safety, demanding better support and infrastructure.
Members of the General Botha Regiment seized over 100 kg of marijuana and recovered a stolen vehicle, enhancing border security efforts.
Two suspects were arrested after dagga concealed in a diaper, as well as in a courier parcel, was found in their possession.
Specialised SAPS units made several arrests as police intensified efforts to disrupt criminal networks operating in crime-ridden areas.
Napier raid recovers R550k worth of stolen infrastructure and drugs, three arrested.