Police have arrested another drug trafficker from São Paulo in Brazil at the O.R. Tambo International Airport, east of Johannesburg.

This as SAPS Safer Festive Season Operations are in full swing across the country to curb crime.

Police Spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe says the suspect will appear in court soon.

“SAPS crime intelligence was following up on information when the 21-year-old man was intercepted after landing from Brazil just after 12:20. The drug mule was taken to a local hospital where a medical x-ray confirmed the presence of foreign objects in his stomach. The process to release these foreign objects has started and the SAPS can confirm that plastic covered cocaine ‘bullets’ are being released by the suspect.”

“He will appear before the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court on a charge of drug possession and trafficking before the end of this week. Police at OR Tambo International Airport remain vigilant as police countrywide intensify their safer festive operations,” she adds.

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SAPS Safer Festive Season Ops are in full swing across the country and criminals in every corner are feeling the heat. At the OR Tambo International Airport, another drug trafficker from São Paulo was arrested on Tuesday afternoon. #SAPS crime… pic.twitter.com/iWxUt2lPts

— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) December 3, 2024