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A suspected drug trafficker has been intercepted at OR Tambo International
The police has had their hands full this long weekend at the OR Tambo International Airport(ORTIA), with significant breakthroughs in the fight against drug trafficking.
In the latest drug bust, police intercepted a Netherlands national with 60kg of KHAT concealed in his luggage.
Police at OR Tambo International Airport have arrested a Netherlands national with 60kg of khat hidden in his luggage before a flight to London. The bust comes less than 24 hours after a Brazilian national was caught with cocaine worth R8.7 million #SABCNews pic.twitter.com/ft2kV37gsY
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The drug trafficker was set to take-off to London on Sunday morning when he was intercepted at the Airport. His luggage was inspected and 60kg of KHAT was found concealed inside.
SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe says the incident happened in less than 24 hours after the arrest of a Brazilian national found with cocaine worth an estimated R8.7 million at the same airport.
“The latest arrests demonstrate the vigilance and heightened operations by SAPS working closely with ACSA security, BMA officials, SARS customs at ports of entry. The back to back successes in intercepting drug traffickers underscores the country’s firm stance against transnational organised crime and law enforcements commitment to safeguarding South Africa’s borders. SAPS will continue to intensify its efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks and ensure that those involved face the full might of the law.”
The drug mule is expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court this week on charges relating to drug trafficking.
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