Police arrest drug mule with cocaine worth R1.8m at OR Tambo International Airport
The 25-year-old Brazilian national was arrested on Sunday after being found with over three kilograms of cocaine wrapped around his body.
A Brazilian national was arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport on 24 November 2025 after being found with over three kilograms of cocaine wrapped around his body. Picture: Supplied
CAPE TOWN - Police have busted yet another drug mule with drugs worth almost R2 million at the OR Tambo International Airport.
The 25-year-old Brazilian national was arrested on Sunday after being found with over three kilograms of cocaine wrapped around his body.
Several similar arrests have been made at the airport in the past few months.
Police spokesperson, Amanda van Wyk, said the drugs were worth R1.8 million.
"The suspect had just landed from São Paulo, Brazil when he was arrested."
JUST IN| Police arrested arrested a 25-year-old Brazilian national at OR Tambo International Airport for drug trafficking. He was found in possession of over 3kgs of drugs wrapped around his body which was later confirmed to be cocaine with an estimated value of R1.8 million. pic.twitter.com/diaZSRQapC
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