South African National Narcotic Enforcement Bureau

Proper crime scene management during drug seizures is critical to preserve evidence for successful prosecutions, involving multiple specialized units including SANEB, forensics, and protection teams.

“During a seizure operation, preserving the crime scene for further investigation and the gathering of evidence is crucial ... it requires the involvement of various units, including members of the South African National Narcotic Enforcement Bureau, SANEB, detectives, crime intelligence, forensic experts from the Forensic Science Laboratory, Local Criminal Records Centre, and the protection team to cordon off the scene”