Man arrested at OR Tambo Airport allegedly carrying heroin worth over R2 million
A 52-year-old man was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after police allegedly found bullet-like objects and blocks containing substances suspected to be heroin in his luggage.
Police have apprehended a 52-year-old South African man and confiscated suspected heroin worth over R2 million at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport. The individual had just arrived from Accra, Ghana, during an intelligence-led operation earlier today. Upon searching his luggage, authorities discovered objects resembling bullets and blocks containing substances suspected to be heroin.
This marks the third suspected drug mule arrest at the airport in the past three weeks, with the total count now reaching three. Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk announced that the suspect will face drug trafficking charges in Kempton Park Magistrates' Court this week. Van Wyk added, "The latest arrest brings the total number of suspected drug mules arrested at this port of entry to three in the past three weeks."
The 52-year-old South African national arrived on a flight from Ghana on Sunday, September 20, and investigations into the case are ongoing.
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