A 39-year-old suspect was arrested on January 27 at OR Tambo International Airport for allegedly being in possession of illegal drugs with an estimated street value of R3.3-million.
Lt Col Katlego Mogale, police spokesperson, said the woman was en-route to Cape Town from Sao Paolo via OR Tambo International Airport. Her check-in luggage was intercepted by members of the South African Revenue Service’s Customs and Excise and taken to the search area.
“The suspect denied having checked in the luggage. Upon searching the luggage, three blocks wrapped in black plastic, which were further wrapped in blankets, were found inside,” Mogale said.
Preliminary testing confirmed the contents of the blocks to be illegal drugs weighing over 10kg.
The woman briefly appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
