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flag On January 7, 2026, drones helped intercept a cigarette smuggling ring at Beitbridge, leading to arrests and seizures.

flag On January 7, 2026, the Border Management Authority used drone surveillance to intercept a cigarette-smuggling operation at the Beitbridge border, seizing illicit cigarettes valued at R42,797 and arresting suspects who were handed over to police. flag The operation, part of a festive season security plan, showcased the growing use of drones to detect and disrupt smuggling attempts. flag The BMA also reported arresting 25 undocumented foreign nationals at the border and shutting down an illegal liquor plant in Cape Town, while a police officer and alleged arms dealer were arrested in KwaZulu-Natal with a large cache of firearms.

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