# Southern African law enforcement crime operations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/southern-african-law-enforcement-crime-operations > Updated: 2026-10-17T06:11:46.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Law enforcement and revenue authorities in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Zambia have conducted various operations targeting theft, smuggling, and organized crime. In Zimbabwe and South Africa, police operations led to the arrest of multiple suspects involved in vehicle thefts and hijackings. In Kwekwe, Zimbabwe, four individuals were arrested for allegedly targeting valuables from vehicles parked at banks and shopping malls. In South Africa’s West Rand region, the Flying Squad arrested two suspects and recovered three hijacked vehicles, including a Toyota Hilux, a Nissan Micra, and a Volkswagen Polo Vivo. In Zambia, the Zambia Revenue Authority seized goods valued at approximately K22.5 million, including large quantities of cigarettes and alcohol, during multi-province operations. Authorities also impounded three vehicles confirmed as stolen from outside the country via INTERPOL data. Additionally, police in Zambia’s Western Province arrested 13 suspects and recovered 32 head of cattle that had allegedly been stolen and marked with fraudulent branding. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-17: Zambia authorities seize K22.5 million in goods and impound stolen vehicles Zambian authorities seized K22.5 million in smuggled goods and impounded three stolen vehicles, while police arrested 13 suspects in connection with the theft of 32 cattle. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zambia-authorities-seize-k225-million-in-goods-and-impound-stolen-vehicles ### 2026-10-12: Police arrest suspects in Zimbabwe and South Africa vehicle theft cases Police in Zimbabwe and South Africa have arrested several suspects in connection with vehicle thefts, firearm possession, and the recovery of hijacked cars and stolen property. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-arrest-suspects-in-zimbabwe-and-south-africa-vehicle-theft-cases --- Cite as: Southern African law enforcement crime operations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/southern-african-law-enforcement-crime-operations