Lauren Isaacs17 March 2025 | 13:59

Drug mule nabbed at CT International Airport due in court on Tuesday

The 33 year-old woman was identified and searched on Sunday, and cocaine was found hidden inside a sports bag.

Drug mule nabbed at CT International Airport due in court on Tuesday

Handcuffs. Picture: SAPS/Twitter

CAPE TOWN - A drug mule arrested at Cape Town International Airport is expected to make her first appearance in court on Tuesday.

Authorities received information about a suspect who boarded a flight from Brazil to Cape Town.

The 33-year-old woman was identified and searched on Sunday, and cocaine was found hidden inside a sports bag.

Upon further investigation, it was established that she had swallowed an unknown quantity of drug pellets.

Hawks spokesperson, Siyabulela Vukubi: "She is currently in hospital in an attempt to remove the swallowed drugs. Once charged, the suspect will make her first appearance in the Bellville Magistrate's Court on the 18th of March 2025. The Western Cape Provincial Head of the Hawks, Major-General Makgato lauded the team for their vigilance."