The intervention follows a major heist earlier this year and several reports of people being followed and robbed from the airport.
There's been major concerns over security there following a major heist earlier this year, drugs and other goods being smuggled in and criminals following people home.
The police minister says he is working with airport officials and state security to ensure police & staff are either redeployed or monitored 24/7 to root out corruption & collusion.
The airport has been in the headlines for several contentious reasons this year.
A total of seven suspects are now facing charges for the robbery in which an estimated R20 million was taken.
The latest arrest came to light on Tuesday afternoon during the bail application of Prince Dube and Thando Sonqishe on Tuesday.
Several gunmen dressed as police officers held up security at the airport more than two weeks ago, making off with a substantial amount of foreign currency.
Several gunmen held up security at the airport a week ago before making off with foreign currency worth an estimated R20 million.
Saps and Acsa have dodged questions on the possible links between robberies at the airport in 2016 and the latest heist.
The company says its replaced security guards in the affected area as a precautionary measure while investigations continue.
It’s believed a gang gained access to the supposedly secure cargo side and made off with foreign currency worth an estimated R20 million.
The Hawks confirm there's been a multi-million rand heist at OR Tambo International Airport.
Christopher Billings was sentenced to 22 years in prison in the South Gauteng High Court.
Seven men will be sentenced on Friday for their involvement in the R100m OR Tambo airport heist.
The judge finds that evidence against Christopher Billings was too strong for him to be innocent.
Christopher Billings will learn his fate after he allegedly instigated the R100m OR Tambo Airport heist.
Christopher Billings failed to appear in court on Wednesday to hear his judgment.
Christopher Billings was found with his bags packed and was on his way to Swaziland.
