Police and military forces intercept large drug shipments in Trinidad and Tobago and South Africa

Authorities in Trinidad and Tobago and South Africa have conducted significant operations targeting illegal drug smuggling.

In Trinidad and Tobago, the South Western Division Task Force and Coast Guard seized 661.9 kilograms of cannabis at Chatham Beach, Cedros. The operation, conducted on November 4, 2026, involved the discovery of 17 bales containing 1,155 packets. The narcotics, found near a 27-foot vessel, have an estimated street value of approximately TT$19.8 million. Several individuals reportedly escaped to sea as officers approached the shoreline.

In South Africa, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) intercepted 78kg of dagga valued at approximately R473,000 near the Zimbabwe border. The seizure was part of Operation CORONA, conducted by the 10 South African Infantry Battalion along the Limpopo River. The military also reported the interception of a stolen vehicle, various quantities of cough syrup, cigarettes, and fuel during intensified border patrols.