A cross-border operation to address crimes along the neighbouring borders between the Republic of South Africa and Namibia was executed from 27 February 2025 until 02 March 2025. The multi-disciplinary operation:order operation to address crimes along the neighbouring borders between the Republic of South Africa and Namibia was executed from 27 February 2025 until 02 March 2025. The multi-disciplinary operation, including the South African Police Service, Customs, Cross Border Road Transport Agency, and Border Management Authority, secured significant successes.
According to South African Police Service, actions such as search and seizure activities, vehicle checkpoints, and border patrols were executed to tackle crimes prevalent along these borders. These actions resulted in the search of 1,065 vehicles and 1,489 persons. Three arrests were executed for illegal possession of drugs and undocumented foreign nationals.
Mandrax with an estimated value of R4,525-00 and cash believed to be used in the commission
of a crime was seized. Search operations led to the confiscation of fish nets, fish traps, illicit cigarettes with an estimated value of R150,156-00, and tobacco products worth about R2,000-00. Fines for the contravention of an array of traffic violations to the amount of R14,600-00 were issued.
These operations will continue between the RSA and neighbouring countries to ensure the safety and security along the borders. Criminality along these borderlines can be reported via the MySAPS app or 08600 10111. Incidents involving extortion can be reported to the National Extortion Hotline at 0800 911 011.