Another drug bust at OR Tambo airport

Gauteng police spokesperson Katlego Mogale says officers received a tip-off about a suspicious crate at the airport’s cargo warehouse.

"A wooden crate which had been declared as wine, destined for Amsterdam was identified. Upon arrival at cargo, members identified the cargo as containing boxes with sealed bottles of wine inside the crate. The rate was put through an x-ray machine and physical investigation."

Mogale says suspicions were further raised when the crate was heavier than it should have been.

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"Members became suspicious and proceeded to dismantle the crate. During the dismantling of the crate, a hidden compartment was discovered at the base. Inside the hidden compartment, a number of packages containing brown powder suspected to be heroin were found. The packages will be sent to the forensic science laboratories for a conclusive confirmation."

No arrests have been made.