Johannesburg – A 44-year-old female Brazilian suspected drug mule has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport.
The drug trafficker was arrested soon after landing from Sao Paulo, Brazil, at 13:00 on Thursday, 28 November 2024.
“She was intercepted by SA Police Service intelligence and found with cocaine wrapped around her upper body,” said police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe.
“She faces a charge of drug trafficking and will appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court soon.
“This is the second drug trafficker to be arrested with cocaine wrapped around their upper torso this week.”
On Sunday, another Brazilian male drug trafficker was arrested and found in possession of R1.8 million of cocaine.
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“OR TAMBO International Airport police continue to sniff out drug traffickers as they land sending out a strong message that SA is not a playground for drug peddlers,” said Brigadier Mathe.
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