Khat’s Out of the Bag: Dutch ‘Drug Mule’ Nabbed with 40kg Contraband at OR Tambo
Police seized more than 40 kilograms of khat worth R240,000 and charged the Dutch national with drug trafficking after an intelligence-led airport operation.
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Dutch drug mule arrested at OR Tambo with 40kg of khat worth R240k
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has made another drug bust at OR Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. Police said the drug mule was arrested at the country’s busiest airport following an intelligence-driven operation conducted this week. Netherlands Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk said the suspect, a Dutch national from the Netherlands, was reportedly en route to Frankfurt, Germany, when he was…
A Dutch national arrested with drugs at OR Tambo International Airport
A Dutch national arrested with drugs at OR Tambo International Airport Siya Tsewu Sat, 05/23/2026 - 12:24 JOHANNESBURG - Police arrested another drug mule at the OR Tambo International Airport following an intelligence-driven operation conducted this week.The suspect was reportedly on his way to Frankfurt, Germany, when he was intercepted during the operation.In a statement, police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk said police…
Dutch Drug Mule Arrested At OR Tambo International Airport With Over 40Kg Of Khat
Johannesburg – South African police have arrested a Dutch national at OR Tambo International Airport for allegedly attempting to traffic more than 40 kilograms of the drug Khat, with an estimated street value of R240,000. Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk said the arrest occurred this week during an intelligence-driven operation at the airport. The suspect was intercepted while en route to Frankfurt, Germany, with the Khat co…
PICS | Dutch national arrested at OR Tambo Airport with 40kg of Khat
A Dutch national has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg after being found in possession of a large amount of Khat during an intelligence-driven operation conducted this week, said the South African Police Service (SAPS). Police said the suspect was en route from South Africa to Frankfurt, Germany, when he was intercepted before departure. During a search of his luggage, officers discovered more than 40 kilograms of K…
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