SAPS arrest two South African drug mules on flight from Brazil

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested two South African nationals for drug trafficking at OR Tambo International Airport and seized cocaine with an estimated street value of R7.5 million.

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The pair, a male and a female, arrived separately on different flights from Brazil when they were intercepted by police.

Upon inspection, the female suspect was found in possession of cocaine worth R2.5 million, while the male suspect was carrying R5 million worth of cocaine in his luggage.

They were subsequently arrested and will face charges related to drug trafficking.

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