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Western Cape police arrested a 46-year-old woman in Khayelitsha, seizing mandrax tablets worth R1 million during a raid on a suspected drug facility.
A 35-year-old truck owner from Gauteng was arrested in the Eastern Cape for allegedly transporting crystal meth valued at R50 million.
A recent joint operation has yielded a major drug haul in Vanderbijlpark, unearthing a sophisticated drug lab and leading to the arrest of a key suspect.
Gauteng's Organised Crime Unit has successfully dismantled a R10 million drug laboratory in Westonaria, leading to the arrest of two suspects and a call for community involvement in combating drug-related crime.
Police intercept R6 million worth of cocaine disguised as hair products at OR Tambo International Airport.
PhD student Zhenhao Zou convicted of drugging and raping ten women, with police uncovering over 1,300 sex videos, raising fears of more than 50 unidentified victims.
A medical x-ray revealed that the mule had swallowed multiple objects suspected to be bullets containing cocaine.
The Hawks said the intelligence operations were launched after receiving a tip-off on Friday.
A routine checkpoint on the N1 led to a major drug bust , a hidden stash worth millions and a one-way ticket to prison for 62-year-old man.
In a significant drug trafficking case, police have forfeited a R270,000 vehicle as a Malawian suspect evades arrest.
A tip-off leads to the arrest of a Middelburg shop owner, revealing a R3. 4 million stash of illicit cigarettes and highlighting the dangers of smuggling.
The NPA said police uncovered significant evidence which revealed that the products sold by the syndicate contained harmful and prohibited substances.
A 27-year-old suspect was arrested in Paarl after police uncovered an illegal laboratory manufacturing steroids, following a tip-off that led to a significant drug bust.
Hawks personnel from Pietermaritzburg Serious Organised Crime Investigation, working with Kwazulu-Natal Counter Narcotics and Crime Intelligence, arrested accused drug dealer Xolani Sihle Ndlovu, 39, in the Mpophomeni area of Howick.
Major crackdown in Limpopo leads to the arrest of 20 suspects for illegal mining and drug dealing, with police seizing chrome valued at over R1 million.
The suspect, who was found to be in South Africa illegally, has been slapped with multiple charges including possession of illicit goods, contravention of the Immigration Act, reckless driving, and damaging state property.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were traveling from Eswatini and were heading to KwaZulu-Natal.
Donald Trump's second presidential term promises a return to tariffs as he pressures partners and rivals to tackle everything from migration to drug trafficking, while protecting US industries - in moves that could trigger new trade wars.
A stash of illicit substances valued at R15,000 and R3,827 in cash was uncovered by Mpumalanga police during a raid on a suspected drug den in Ermelo, leading to the arrest of a 41-year-old woman.
After police arrested Theophilus Ejiofor, his girlfriend Violet Magqoki offered the police money for Ejiofor’s release.
Several fines were issued for contravening traffic laws, as well as the confiscation of drugs, and a substantial amount of money believed to be the proceeds of crime.
Police uncovered a locked bag handed over by the property owner, who had been storing it for the suspect. Inside, officers found mandrax tablets valued at R720,000 and additional tik worth R1,500.
Cape Town police score double win against crime with arrests in Gugulethu and Bellville.
A 75-year-old man is set to appear in court after police uncovered a hidden stash of dagga worth a whopping R207,000 at his home.
Further investigation led the team to a third site in Mfuleni, where they discovered a hijacked vehicle and apprehended two suspects.