Heroin worth R2m seized at OR Tambo

The South African Police Service (SAPS), in collaboration with the Border Management Authority (BMA), has intercepted and arrested a 52-year-old South African national at OR Tambo International Airport. The suspect, who had just arrived from Accra, Ghana, was apprehended during an intelligence-led operation early on Sunday, 20 September.

During a search of his luggage, authorities discovered bullet-like objects and blocks containing substances suspected to be heroin, valued at over R2 million. This marks the third drug mule arrest at the airport in the past three weeks, with the suspect expected to face drug trafficking charges in Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court later this week.

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