Two men have been arrested following a drug operation by Western Cape police, who confiscated over 250 ecstasy tablets in Cape Town's Long Street, according to The South African.

Authorities in Cape Town have arrested two suspects after intercepting a vehicle that was transporting 743 units of illegally harvested abalone. This operation marks a significant breakthrough in the ongoing fight against marine poaching in the region.

South African police have arrested more than 16,000 suspects during a nationwide crime crackdown, SABC News reports. According to Lieutenant Colonel Vincent Mukhathi, the coordinated operations dealt a significant blow to illicit trade across the country. Details on the specific charges, duration of the crackdown and the provinces involved were not disclosed, but police framed the arrests as a major success in efforts to curb criminal activity and illegal commerce in South Africa.

The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested four suspected illicit drug dealers in Kano, according to the Daily Post. The suspects, including one identified as Abubakar Abdullahi, were apprehended during a covert operation by the corps' Counter Terrorism Unit based in Dorayi Babba, Gwale Local Government Area.

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested eight suspects and recovered firearms and suspected illicit drugs, according to a statement issued by the command's spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe. State Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel Erale, said the arrests followed an ongoing investigation into an attempted murder case. The command disclosed the development as part of its continued efforts to tackle crime in the state, Daily Trust reported.

The Delta State Police Command has arrested 202 suspects during a significant operation targeting criminal hideouts and black spots. The raid also resulted in the seizure of drugs and vehicles, according to Punch.