War on drugs
Cops warn drug dealers: ‘We are a step ahead of you’
Police found more than 12,000 mandrax tablets at the house and an undisclosed amount of money during a recent raid.
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Man sentenced to 12 years for dealing in drugs
The court late last week found Kenneth Okafor guilty of dealing in tik.
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Residents want drug dealers out of Eldorado Park, call on Ramaphosa for help
Police discovered a drug lab on Thursday in a joint operation with the Hawks and covert community members.
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Police urge communities to work with them in fighting drug traffickers
Residents have accused officers of looking the other way when it comes to criminals.
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Rustenburg mayor: Some South Africans are also part of drug trafficking in SA
Rustenburg mayor Mpho Khunou says the city is also aware of the involvement of some police officers in local crime syndicates.
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[WATCH] 'Rustenburg unrest not xenophobic'
Residents of Rustenburg went on the rampage on Wednesday night, torching six buildings believed to be drug dens. Community members say the police are not dealing with the scourge of drugs affecting the youth in Rustenburg.
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Rustenburg residents vent anger over drugs and prostitution
Several alleged drug dens and brothels disguised as guest houses were torched by angry residents on Wednesday.
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[ANALYSIS] Heroin trafficking through SA: why here and why now?
South Africa is only one piece in a larger puzzle of the heroin trade along the continent's east coast.
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At least 80 dead after escalation in Philippines' war on drugs
The spike in killings drew condemnation from Vice President Leni Robredo, who belongs to a party opposed to Duterte.
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More blood but no victory as Philippine drug war marks its first year
President Rodrigo Duterte took power on 30 June last year, vowing to halt the drug abuse and lawlessness he saw as 'symptoms of virulent social disease.'
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Torched Rosettenville homes reoccupied, used as brothels - residents
One of the residents says not much has changed since the authorities promised to intervene, adding that drugs and prostitution are destroying the community.
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US blacklists Venezuela’s vice president as drug trafficker
The US Department of Treasury said it designated El Aissami for sanctions under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act.
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Australia seizes record 1.4 tonne of cocaine on yacht
Six men, including five Australians, have been charged with the conspiracy to import drugs and could face life imprisonment.
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Philippines' Duterte says he may impose martial law if drug problem 'virulent'
President Rodrigo Duterte has made a brutal war on drugs a central pillar of his administration since he took office in the middle of last year.
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Two people arrested for allegedly dealing in drugs
Authorities raided the house which had drugs worth a street value of around R100,000.
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Gauteng Safety & Health dept joins march against drug abuse
Pupils are also in attendance holding placards that read 'stop drug abuse' and 'enough is enough'.
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Philippines wants mandatory drug tests for college admissions
The government wants to make drug testing a requirement for all incoming college students.
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Philippines' Duterte offers reward for corrupt police linked to drugs
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte won a May election on a promise to wipe out drugs and dealers.
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Philippines remains committed to the UN - foreign minister
Two UN human rights experts last week urged Manila to stop the extra-judicial executions.
