2 suspected drug mules arrested at OR Tambo Airport! Police at OR Tambo International Airport have arrested two individuals suspected of smuggling drugs into South Africa.
The suspects, a 24-year-old Brazilian man and a 51-year-old South African woman, arrived on the same flight from São Paulo, Brazil on Friday night.
Suspects Ingested Drug “Bullets”
Authorities became suspicious and conducted a medical examination, which confirmed that both individuals had ingested drug “bullets”—small packets suspected to contain cocaine.
2 suspected drug mules arrested
Ingesting drugs is a common smuggling method used by traffickers to transport narcotics without detection. However, this method is extremely dangerous, as the packets can burst inside the body, leading to fatal overdoses.
Increasing Drug Mule Arrests at OR Tambo
The latest arrests bring the total number of similar drug mule cases at the airport to five since January.
Authorities have intensified security measures at OR Tambo, as it remains a key entry point for international drug trafficking syndicates.
Ongoing Crackdown on Drug Smuggling
South African law enforcement agencies continue to work with international authorities to track and dismantle drug smuggling networks.
More details on the suspects and the legal proceedings against them are expected to emerge as investigations continue.
