Two nabbed with over R7.5 mn worth of cocaine at OR Tambo
Police stationed at the OR Tambo International Airport
arrested a South African man and woman for drug trafficking.
The pair were found allegedly in possession of cocaine with an estimated street value of R7.5 million.
The woman was arrested on Tuesday, while the male suspect was arrested on Friday 21 February.
According to police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk, both suspects were travelling from Brazil when they were intercepted by police.
#sapsHQ [DRUG TRAFFICKING] #SAPS has arrested two South African nationals for #DrugTrafficking at OR Tambo International Airport and seized cocaine with an estimated street value of R7.5 MIL. MEhttps://t.co/0pRULvuYEd pic.twitter.com/sXFOdqpRJ0
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) February 21, 2025
“The pair, a male and a female, arrived separately on different flights from Brazil when they were intercepted by police. Upon inspection, the female suspect was found in possession of cocaine worth R2.5 million, while the male suspect was carrying R5 million worth of cocaine in his luggage.”
The man and woman face charges of drug trafficking and are expected to appear in court soon.
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