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.

A suspect has been arrested at Cape Town Airport for alleged drug trafficking. The individual is scheduled to make their first court appearance at the Bellville Magistrate's Court on Monday, July 6, 2026, according to The Citizen.

Nine individuals have been arrested in Witrantjie in connection with murders related to illegal mining activities. The police conducted the arrests after receiving information about suspects traveling in a minibus taxi, leading to their apprehension.

According to PM News, police have arrested 202 suspects during a raid on brothels and drug dens. The operation also resulted in the impounding of five motor vehicles, ten tricycles, and ten motorcycles for violating traffic regulations, state-imposed restrictions on tricycle operations, and a ban on motorcycles in certain areas.

Two South African Police Service (SAPS) officers and an informer have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a robbery and kidnapping that occurred during an unlawful operation in Randburg on May 8, 2018. The incident involved the theft of R1.2 million from three foreign nationals.

The Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service reported a notable increase in revenue and substantial seizures of smuggled goods totaling ₦4.63 billion over a three-month period, along with the arrest of multiple suspects. This development highlights ongoing efforts to combat smuggling in the region.