The 14th Joint Law Enforcement Operation by the Trans Kalahari Corridor Management Committee, which brought together law enforcement agencies from Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, was described as a success.

The coordinated effort led to the arrest of multiple suspects and the recovery of stolen vehicles, firearms, and drugs in Rustenburg, South Africa.

One of the key successes of the operation is the arrest of a couple found in possession of 10 kilogrammes of narcotics.
 
The couple was apprehended during a vehicle inspection in Rustenburg, where authorities uncovered a stash of narcotics hidden in the spare wheel of their vehicle. 

The suspects, now in custody, are expected to face drug trafficking charges in court.
 
Preliminary investigations reveal that the couple is from Eswatini and was headed to Botswana.

Law enforcement officers not only made drug-related arrests but also recovered two stolen vehicles, including a Toyota GD6 disguised as a security vehicle and a Toyota Fortuner with tampered engine numbers.

Additionally, other suspects arrested were found with unlicensed firearms such as 4 AK47 rifles, two shotguns, three pistols, and over a hundred rounds of ammunition.

Some of these suspects were on the run and were wanted in connection with robberies, theft, and murder. 
 
Speaking during the debriefing session on Sunday, the Executive Director of Trans Kalahari Corridor, Leslie Mpofu, said that it was important to keep the corridor clean of such illegal activities, stating that the regular visibility of law enforcement operations on the TKC would help improve law and order. 

He emphasised that the coordinated law enforcement effort is crucial in the ongoing fight against cross-border crime and in bolstering security along this vital trade route. 

He also urged member states to sustain these operations at the national level.

The joint law enforcement between Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa is aimed at cracking down on cross-border crimes and enhancing security along the trade route.