{
  "id": 8673751,
  "title": "Heroin worth R2m seized at OR Tambo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/heroin-worth-r2m-seized-at-or-tambo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T11:12:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/heroin-worth-r2m-seized-at-or-tambo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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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      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Man arrested at OR Tambo Airport allegedly carrying heroin worth over R2 million",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/man-arrested-at-or-tambo-airport-allegedly-carrying-heroin-worth-over",
        "published": "2026-09-20T07:07:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}