The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has deployed to the Overstrand region of the Western Cape to combat poaching and related crime in conjunction with local law enforcement and other roleplayers. The SANDF said Joint Tactical Headquarters Western Cape launched Operation Corona in the Overstrand on 6 May together with the Maritime Reaction Squadron, local law enforcement and Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries. The main goal is to stop the poaching of marine resources and enforce maritime security. Pre-deployment preparations took place in SA Naval Base Simon’s Town with Mission Ready Training in April, and law enforcement operations began last month. Many vehicle checkpoints were held throughout the Overstrand region, stopping and searching dozens of vehicles whilst staying on the lookout for poachers, suspects, and wanted vehicles.