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IOL News
29-07-2025
- IOL News
Major drug bust: Woman from Brazil caught with R4. 2 million worth of cocaine at OR Tambo airport
A 25-year-old alleged drug trafficker man was arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport after landing from Brazil. A 25-year-old alleged drug trafficker man was arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport after landing from Brazil. The woman who flew in from Brazil and connected her flight in Doha, Qatar, was arrested on Tuesday. "Acting on intelligence, a team comprising Crime Intelligence Counter Narcotics Intel Gauteng, ORTIA SAPS Tactical Team, Border Management Authority (BMA), and private security successfully identified and intercepted the Brazilian national shortly after landing," said police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk. Van Wyk said when the woman's bag was searched, police uncovered approximately 10kg of cocaine, estimated to be worth R4.2 million. "The trafficker was also taken for a medical examination to determine whether cocaine-filled bullets were swallowed. SAPS continues to record commendable successes in dismantling transnational drug syndicates operating between South Africa and other countries," she said. Van Wyk added that more than 25 drug traffickers have been arrested since the beginning of the year at the country's busy airport.
News24
29-07-2025
- News24
Brazilian national arrested at OR Tambo in R4.2m cocaine bust
A 25-year-old Brazilian national was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday for allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine with an estimated street value of R4.2 million into South Africa. The arrest followed an intelligence-driven operation conducted by a collaborative team made up of Crime Intelligence Counter Narcotics Intel Gauteng, the ORTIA SAPS Tactical Team, the Border Management Authority (BMA), and private security personnel. Police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Amanda van Wyk said they had intercepted the woman shortly after her flight landed from São Paulo in Brazil, via Doha in Qatar. 'A search of [the suspect's] luggage uncovered around 10 kilograms of cocaine concealed inside, and the suspect was subsequently taken for a medical examination to determine if cocaine-filled bullets had been ingested,' she added. Van Wyk said the seizure formed part of ongoing law enforcement efforts to dismantle transnational drug syndicates operating between South Africa and other countries. According to SAPS, more than 25 drug traffickers have been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport alone since the start of this year. Van Wyk said the woman was expected to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court soon.
The Citizen
29-07-2025
- The Citizen
Woman nabbed at OR Tambo airport with 10kg of cocaine
The woman was handcuffed on arrival from São Paulo (Brazil) via Doha (Qatar). Gauteng police have arrested a 25-year-old drug trafficker at OR Tambo airport in possession of cocaine with a street value of R4.2 million. The woman was handcuffed on arrival from São Paulo (Brazil), via Doha (Qatar), at Johannesburg's busiest airport on Tuesday. Intelligence Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said an intelligence team comprising Crime Intelligence Counter Narcotics Intel Gauteng, South African Police Service Tactical Team at OR Tambo International Airport Tactical Team, Border Management Authority (BMA), and private security successfully identified and intercepted the Brazilian national shortly after landing. 'A search of the trafficker's luggage led police to uncover about 10kg of cocaine with an estimated value of R4.2 million'. Drug traffickers Mathe said the trafficker was also taken for a medical examination to determine whether cocaine-filled bullets were swallowed. 'Saps continues to record commendable successes in dismantling transnational drug syndicates operating between South Africa and other countries. 'Through targeted intelligence-led operations, more than 25 drug traffickers have been arrested since the beginning of the year at this port of entry,' Mathe said. Gauteng police have a arrested a 25-year-old drug trafficker cocaine with a street value of R4.2 million. The woman was handcuffed on arrival from São Paulo (Brazil) via Doha (Qatar) @TheCitizen_News — 𝙵𝚊𝚒𝚣𝚎𝚕 𝙿𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚕 ⚡️ (@FaizelPatel143) July 29, 2025 ALSO READ: OR Tambo International now a hub for drug mules — expert South African woman arrested On Sunday, two people from Brazil and South Africa were charged in Indonesia for allegedly trying to smuggle four kilograms of drugs into Bali. The pair were travelling separately when they were arrested on 13 July at the resort island's international airport and could face the death penalty if found guilty. Made Sinar Subawa, from the local anti-narcotics agency, told a news conference that the South African woman was arrested after arriving from Singapore on the same day with nearly one kilogram of crystal methamphetamine allegedly hidden in her clothing. 'Based on the interrogation, she confessed that she was ordered to carry the meth from Johannesburg to Bali, to be delivered to someone in Bali.' More arrests This is not the first case of South African women being arrested in foreign countries for drug smuggling. Mauritius has seen multiple arrests of South African women involved in drug trafficking. A South African woman was arrested after allegedly being caught with drugs with an estimated value of Rs8 million (just over R3.3 million) at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport in Mauritius on 17 September 2019. ALSO READ: Police arrest Nigerian drug mule at OR Tambo International Airport
