The relentless implementation of #OperationShanela2 continues to deliver significant results in the fight against organised crime, with police in Hoedspruit intercepting a major consignment of dagga worth approximately R11 million and arresting three suspects linked to drug trafficking activities. The successful operation was conducted by members of Hoedspruit SAPS in […]
POLOKWANE – The swift response by members of Mahwelereng Flying squad led to the discovery and the subsequent confiscation of Ford Ranger bakkie, fully loaded with illicit cigarettes, along Sterkfontein road between R101 and, R518 on Thursday, 13 November 2025 Reports suggest that the members of Mahwelereng Flying Squad were […]
The strategic deployment of SAPS Flying Squad members along highways and secondary routes to eradicate the influx of drugs, firearms and Illicit goods into the Western Cape, paid dividends with the confiscation of drugs with an estimated value of about R290 000 in Prince Albert in the Central Karoo. On […]
A 31-year-old male suspect is expected to make his appearance at Lebowakgomo Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 22 April 2025, following his arrest on Sunday 20 April 2025 at about 16:30 at Lebowakgomo taxi rank. Members of the Provincial Flying Squad were busy performing their daily duties when sported a male […]
Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Mr. Jackie Macie has welcomed the arrests of six suspects linked to the discovery of laboratory that is suspected to be used for manufacturing drugs in Standerton on Friday. The apprehension of the suspects follows a raid that was conducted by the […]
Two suspects have been arrested following an intelligence driven operation by the Vala Umgodi team members. Information about drugs in transit was received. Members swiftly operationalised the information and proceeded to the N1 National Road near Kroonstad. Operators pulled over and searched a horse and trailer from Gauteng on route […]
The Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Major General Gerber commended the collaboration of the multidisciplinary team for ensuring that drug dealers are apprehended and kept behind the bars. These commendations came after two Nigerian nationals, Ikemukwu Benjermin Ezirim (39) and Christian Valentine Uchenna (37) were arrested […]
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has successfully intercepted a major drug smuggling mission and thanks to members from Border Policing at Lebombo Port of Entry as they arrested a 36-year-old Mozambican national at the Lebombo Border in Komatipoort last night, Friday 28 June 2024, with suspected Crystal Meth drugs […]
Border security is essential for maintaining the safety, security and prosperity of a country and its’ citizens. Deployment of soldiers along the borderline is a proactive measure to combat criminal activities such as illegal cross-border movements of undocumented persons, contraband goods, vehicle smuggling, stock theft, and other forms of cross-border […]
Bloemfontein Flying Squad members stopped a truck and arrested 3 after the discovery of Khat plant in the cabin. On Friday 8 March 2024 at about 20:45 members of Bloemfontein Flying Squad received an intelligence led information about a Truck from Gauteng driving on the N1 towards Bloemfontein, possibly transporting […]
