Three suspects who allegedly transported drugs worth R3-million from OR Tambo International Airport were nabbed in Boksburg North late Sunday night.
Members from the multi-disciplinary narcotics unit of OR Tambo International Airport arrested the three after they were found in possession of what is believed to be heroin, said Col Brenda Muridili of the police.
“During an intelligence driven operation, the multi-disciplinary narcotics team at the airport responded to information of suspects who were transporting drugs from the airport to an unknown destination. The suspects were identified and the sedan they were travelling in was followed by members of the airport’s K9 Unit until Boksburg North where they stopped it,” she added.
The vehicle was searched and police found a white powdery substance suspected to be heroin. This substance will be sent to the police forensic laboratory for further testing.
The suspects will appear in Boksburg Magistrate’s Court facing charges of possession and dealing in drugs.
“Great collaboration between the stakeholders at the airport and land side has once again paid off,” said Muridili.
People may call the Crime Stop number 086 001 0111 to report any criminality. Callers may remain anonymous and all information will be treated with the strictest confidence.
