A 54-year-old South African man has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after allegedly being found in possession of suspected cocaine while preparing to travel to Hong Kong, China.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) said the arrest on Thursday followed intelligence indicating that a suspect was travelling to Hong Kong.
Police searched the man and his luggage and allegedly discovered suspected cocaine concealed inside the luggage.
“The exact value and weight of the drugs are yet to be determined and will be confirmed in due course,” SAPS said.
The arrest comes a week after police intercepted two separate cocaine consignments at OR Tambo International Airport, with a combined estimated value of R200 million.
SAPS said it remains committed to disrupting drug trafficking networks through intelligence-led operations and targeted interventions at ports of entry.
The suspect is expected to face drug-related charges.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) said the arrest on Thursday followed intelligence indicating that a suspect was travelling to Hong Kong.
Police searched the man and his luggage and allegedly discovered suspected cocaine concealed inside the luggage.
“The exact value and weight of the drugs are yet to be determined and will be confirmed in due course,” SAPS said.
The arrest comes a week after police intercepted two separate cocaine consignments at OR Tambo International Airport, with a combined estimated value of R200 million.
SAPS said it remains committed to disrupting drug trafficking networks through intelligence-led operations and targeted interventions at ports of entry.
The suspect is expected to face drug-related charges.
