Orrin Singh21 February 2025 | 14:10
Police arrest 2 South Africans at OR Tambo for drug trafficking
The pair, a male and a female arrived separately on different flights from Brazil when they were intercepted by police.
OR Tambo International Airport. Picture: X/@ortambo_int
JOHANNESBURG - Police have arrested two South Africans for drug trafficking at OR Tambo International Airport and seized cocaine with an estimated street value of R7.5 million.
The pair, a male and a female arrived separately on different flights from Brazil when they were intercepted by police.
"Upon inspection, the female suspect was found in possession of cocaine worth R2.5 million, while the male suspect was carrying R5 million worth of cocaine in his luggage. They were subsequently arrested and will face charges related to drug trafficking. Investigations are ongoing" said Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk.