US EditionR5m in Drugs Seized, Five Women Arrested, in OR Tambo Airport Bust
Authorities intercepted five women at a major transport hub with narcotics concealed on their bodies, valued at over R5 million, amid efforts to disrupt international drug trafficking networks.
- On Saturday, five South African women were arrested at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg after authorities discovered drugs valued at more than R5 million hidden on their persons.
- Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk confirmed the narcotics were concealed inside sneakers, underwear, and private parts; preliminary reports suggest the women were en route to China via Dubai.
- The five suspects are expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court on Tuesday to face charges related to drug trafficking.
- Working with the Airports Company of South Africa, the South African Police Service led the operation while authorities investigate potential links to broader international smuggling networks.
- This arrest has reignited debate regarding South Africa's role as a key transit point for international drug syndicates, following several high-profile busts at the airport in the last year.
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South Africa: SA Women Arrested for Possession of Drugs
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Police Service (SAPS), working closely with Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), has arrested five South African female drug mules at OR Tambo International Airport with drugs worth more than R5 million concealed on their bodies.
Five female drug mules intercepted at OR Tambo airport
Five women have been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after police allegedly discovered drugs worth more than R5 million concealed on their bodies. According to authorities, the suspects were intercepted on Saturday while preparing to travel to China via Dubai. Drugs Hidden on Bodies Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk confirmed that a search uncovered narcotics hidden in multiple ways. “A preliminary report suggests that the suspects w…
OR Tambo Airport Bust: Five women caught smuggling R5m drugs hidden in shoes, genitals to China
Five South African women were arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for attempting to smuggle over R5 million worth of drugs concealed in their sneakers and on their bodies.
Five drug mules busted at OR Tambo with drugs hidden in sneakers and underwear
Gauteng police have made a drug bust at OR Tambo International Airport, arresting five South African drug mules allegedly carrying drugs worth more than R5 million. The alleged drug mules were handcuffed at the country’s busiest airport on Saturday, 28 March 2026. Drug mules Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk said the South African Police Service (Saps) was working closely with the Airports Company of South Africa (Acsa) durin…
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