Drug Mule Arrested at OR Tambo International Airport
By Sello Masilo
Johannesburg – A suspected drug mule has been arrested by members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) at OR Tambo International Airport. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed the arrest on Tuesday.
“Police were following up on intelligence that a man aboard an identified aircraft from Sao Paulo – Guarulhos International Airport in Brazil was carrying drugs,” said Brigadier Mathe. Upon the aircraft’s arrival just before 7 am, police identified the suspect and took him in for questioning. A thorough search of the aircraft led to the discovery of a parcel of cocaine worth R1 million.
Brigadier Mathe further detailed that the cocaine was found wrapped in plastic, suggesting it had been strapped to the suspect’s body. “The man, who is a Brazilian national, has been detained and charged with drug trafficking,” she added.
The National Commissioner of SAPS, General Fannie Masemola, has welcomed the arrest and issued a stern warning to those involved in transnational organised crime. “SA is no playground for these syndicates who are involved in the trafficking of drugs,” stated General Masemola.
“Our members throughout the country remain vigilant and ready to intercept these drug traffickers. It’s been a progressive two weeks for SAPS in so far as intercepting large quantities of drugs. R252 million worth of cocaine was seized in Western Cape, a Russian national was among those arrested. A drug lab worth R2 billion was shutdown in Limpopo and two Mexican nationals were arrested in that case. We are hard at work and we are leaving nothing to chance. SA is not a playground for these syndicates. We are working closely with international authorities in sharing information. We will continue to intensify our efforts in intercepting criminals and illicit substances including illegal firearms,” said General Masemola.
The suspected drug mule is expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court this week on a charge of drug trafficking.
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