The United Nations announced plans to evacuate sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned Iran that it is not permissible for any country to impose fees on ships navigating through the strait, emphasizing the importance of free passage in international waters.

South African police have made a second cocaine bust at OR Tambo International Airport in four days, according to TimesLIVE. The report says the alleged drug mules were bound for Hong Kong. Details about arrests, quantities, suspects or charges were not provided in the feed. The incident points to continued enforcement activity at the country’s main international airport, but no further official confirmation or context was included.

The Cross River State police command has announced plans to launch Operation VELVET at the Dolphin Marine Base to curb piracy and other maritime crimes along Calabar's waterways. The move follows a resurgence of waterway abductions in the area, with three reported cases between April and August 2026. Joint security forces are expected to take part in the anti-piracy offensive, according to the Daily Post.

Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has increased following an interim deal between Iran and the U.S. aimed at ending a conflict that impacted global oil supplies. However, uncertainties regarding control of the waterway and potential tolls for vessels may complicate negotiations, according to AP.

Police in South Africa have arrested a second suspected drug mule within four days at OR Tambo International Airport. According to The Citizen, the suspect was detained while en route to Hong Kong, China. The arrest marks the latest in a series of drug trafficking interceptions at the airport, though authorities have not yet released further details about the suspect's identity or the quantity and type of drugs involved in the case.

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.