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R5.85 million worth of drugs seized on N1 near Beaufort West

Posted on by Eon Engelbrecht
Swift action following intelligence about a consignment of illicit drugs has resulted in the seizure of drugs worth an estimated R5.85 million on the N1 near Beaufort West.

On Thursday, 10 September 2026, at about 10:40pm, members of the Western Cape Organised Crime Investigations, Crime Intelligence and Beaufort West police conducted an intelligence-driven operation on the N1.

Police intercepted and searched a vehicle, where they discovered 57,000 Mandrax tablets and five kilograms of cocaine.

The 46-year-old driver was arrested and charged with dealing in drugs. He remains in police custody and is expected to appear in the Beaufort West Magistrates' Court on Monday, 14 September.

Western Cape Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Sizakhele Dyantyi praised the police teams for their efforts to prevent illicit drugs from reaching vulnerable communities in the province.

54-year-old man arrested with suspected cocaine at OR Tambo Airport

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A 54-year-old South African man has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after allegedly being found in possession of suspected cocaine while preparing to travel to Hong Kong, China.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) said the arrest on Thursday followed intelligence indicating that a suspect was travelling to Hong Kong.

Police searched the man and his luggage and allegedly discovered suspected cocaine concealed inside the luggage.

“The exact value and weight of the drugs are yet to be determined and will be confirmed in due course,” SAPS said.

The arrest comes a week after police intercepted two separate cocaine consignments at OR Tambo International Airport, with a combined estimated value of R200 million.

SAPS said it remains committed to disrupting drug trafficking networks through intelligence-led operations and targeted interventions at ports of entry.

The suspect is expected to face drug-related charges.

SAPS Seizes R28 Million Cocaine Shipment at OR Tambo International Airport

Posted on by Eon Engelbrecht
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has seized 95kg of cocaine worth an estimated R28 million at OR Tambo International Airport in a major drug bust targeting international drug trafficking.

Police said the cocaine was intercepted on Friday during an intelligence-led operation after SAPS Crime Intelligence's Border Integrity Unit received information about a suspected drug shipment.

The operation involved SAPS Visible Policing officers at OR Tambo International Airport, Customs officials and Menzies Aviation staff.

The cocaine was found in cargo that arrived on a flight from São Paulo, Brazil, shortly after 1pm. Officers seized the 95kg shipment before it could leave the airport.

No arrests have been made, but police have launched an investigation to identify and arrest those behind the attempted drug smuggling operation.

SAPS said the successful operation highlights its ongoing efforts to combat organised crime, drug trafficking and cross-border smuggling. Police added that they will continue working with law enforcement partners to protect South Africa's borders and ports of entry from criminal exploitation.
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