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Four suspects arrested for drug trafficking appear before the Benoni Magistrate’s Court.
Police say operations at major airports, including OR Tambo International Airport, are yielding positive results in the fight against drug trafficking.
Authorities say South Africa is increasingly being used as a transit point and recruitment hub, with syndicates targeting vulnerable individuals.
In the latest incident, five women were arrested last month at OR Tambo International Airport after drugs worth an estimated R5 million were found hidden in their bodies and in chocolate bars.
The suspects are expected to appear in court tomorrow.
Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk has warned the public about the dangers of drug trafficking syndicates.
“These young women are being lured by syndicates, so the message we want to send out there is that they should be careful. Have these individuals reported? I know it is daunting to have information like this brought to the police, but you can do this anonymously. Do not fall prey to these syndicates. It is dangerous,” said van Wyk.
“You will get arrested, or even worse, you could lose your life, as some of these drug mules traffic drugs through their bodies by swallowing these items to enable quick and fast trafficking of drugs,” she added.
Police say investigations into drug trafficking networks are ongoing.
Five women arrested for drug trafficking at OR Tambo Int. Airport
