OR Tambo drug mule arrest ahead of Hong Kong flight
An OR Tambo drug mule arrest is heading to the Kempton Park court, with police yet to confirm the weight of the suspected cocaine seized.
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Two drug traffickers caught at OR Tambo within 24 hours as police target international routes
Two drug traffickers arrested at OR Tambo within 24 hours — a Brazilian with R8.7m cocaine and a Dutch national with 60kg of khat headed to London.
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Timothy James Clark: Glitzy pilot dies after crashing plane carrying R920m cocaine
Australian pilot Timothy James Clark died in Brazil after his light aircraft, packed with R920 million worth of cocaine, crashed in a sugar cane field.
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Alleged Eswatini peddler arrested with R1.1 million cannabis
An Eswatini national is due in court after police intercepted a vehicle carrying R1.1 million worth of cannabis near the Mayflower border.
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Cocaine worth R16 million from Brazil intercepted at OR Tambo Airport
Preliminary investigations revealed that the cocaine was en route from São Paulo, Brazil, to France via South Africa.
Crime
Drug mule arrested at OR Tambo with cocaine bullets in stomach
A 55-year-old Nigerian drug mule was arrested at OR Tambo Airport after swallowing cocaine bullets. Authorities say Brazil remains a key trafficking hub.
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Is the Mexican cartel in South Africa? – KZN police intercept millions worth cocaine at harbour
Law enforcement is working to establish the total value of the drugs, with further details expected in an official statement from the Durban SAPS.
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Second drug mule caught smuggling cocaine at OR Tambo airport this week
Large cocaine bullets packaged in a plastic belt and wrapped around her torso were discovered with officials estimating their street value to be at R1.8 million.
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Mule captured trying to smuggle R1.8m worth of drugs at OR Tambo airport
The suspect had flown into Johannesburg from São Paulo, Brazil, a known hotspot for cocaine trafficking.
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South African smuggler caught with R5.4m cocaine in Ethiopia
A South African woman was arrested in Ethiopia with R5.4 million worth of cocaine in a joint operation between SAPS and Ethiopian authorities.
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Latest OR Tambo Airport drug mule releases more than 110 cocaine bullets
A latest drug mule arrested at OR Tambo International Airport has released over 110 cocaine bullets, police confirmed.
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Namibian woman caught at OR Tambo with cocaine-stashed capsules in her stomach
A Namibian woman was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport with more than 60 cocaine capsules hidden in her stomach.
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British smuggler arrested with R600K tik at Cape Town Airport
A 70-year-old drug mule was arrested at Cape Town International Airport for carrying R600,000 worth of tik.
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Durban Harbour: Police operation yields breakthrough R70 million cocaine bust
A coordinated police operation at Durban Harbour led to a significant R70 million cocaine bust, revealing sophisticated smuggling methods.
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SARS, law enforcement agencies break coal smugglers
According to SARS, the alleged coal smugglers and their related entities are active and have a presence in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and Limpopo.
Viral News
Emma Coronel, Wife of El Chapo, Released from US Jail
It is reported that Emma Coronel left a halfway house in California, where she had been moved from federal prison in June.
International
Gigi Hadid arrested in Cayman Islands for marijuana smuggling
Gigi Hadid was arrested after Cayman Islands border security discovered marijuana in her luggage.
Crime
R1.5m cocaine shipment intercepted at OR Tambo International Airport
Police intercepted a significant cocaine shipment with an estimated street value of R1.5 million at OR Tambo International Airport.
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SARS begins process to destroy illicit cigarettes worth R43 million
SARS has begun to destroy illicit and smuggled cigarettes, valued at R43 million, at the Beitbridge border post.
Viral News
Who is Quincy Promes? – Former Ajax star indicted for smuggling cocaine
Quincy Promes stands accused of illegally importing 1370kg of cocaine, which was intercepted in two separate batches in Antwerp back in 2020.
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Identity of OR Tambo cocaine smuggler revealed: Here’s what you must know
The OR Tambo cocaine smuggler, a 29-year-old Latvian national, was attempting to enter the country from Brazil.
Crime
Durban harbour authorities confiscate R400 million worth of fake luxury goods
R400 million worth of fake luxury goods bound for South Africa's black market hotspots were seized by Durban port authorities on Wednesday.
Crime
Isipingo cocaine bust: Police seize ‘blow’ worth R243m
541kg of cocaine hidden in TikTok-branded bricks was seized in Isipingo.
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Police seize gold bars worth R61m at OR Tambo Airport
Hawks and Interpol are working in tandem to trace the origins of the gold bars confiscated at OR Tambo Airport.
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OR Tambo customs intercept 63kg rhino horn destined for Malaysia
Rhino horn valued at R53.1 million was seized at OR Tambo Airport. Here's what we know.
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Hawks intercept truck loaded with R90m heroin – Here’s what we know
342.5kg of pure heroin were discovered in a truck that was on its way to KwaZulu-Natal.
Crime
OR Tambo Int. Airport drug bust: Consignment worth R4.7m seized
This seismic drug seizure comes days after OR Tambo Int. Airport was raided by the Hawks.
Crime
Woman caught smuggling R700k drugs in Cape Town
The 31-year-old woman was carrying 13 500 mandrax tablets, worth R700 000 in Cape Town's illicit drug trade.
