Five women arrested at OR Tambo with drugs worth over R5 million
Police said on Monday they had arrested five South African women at OR Tambo International Airport after finding drugs worth more than R5 million hidden on their bodies, as they prepared to travel to China via Dubai.
Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk said the suspects were arrested on Saturday in an operation conducted with the Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA).
“A preliminary report suggests that the suspects were en route to China via Dubai,” she said.
“A search led to the discovery of drugs concealed inside their sneakers, underwear, and private parts.”
The five are expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, on charges related to drug trafficking. Van Wyk said investigations were continuing.
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ALSO READ: Durban drunk driver demands holding cell with view of Umhlanga beach
A driver who demanded to be detained in a holding cell with a sea view of Umhlanga Beach was among 67 motorists arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in KwaZulu-Natal over two nights of Easter roadblocks, the provincial transport department said on Sunday.
In a statement issued by the office of the MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, the department said Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) officers arrested 27 motorists in operations in Umhlanga and Durban North on Friday, followed by another 40 arrests in Durban North on Saturday night.
The statement described a string of unusual encounters during the crackdown.
It said one woman, dressed in red, cried uncontrollably and insisted she had only “drunk tea after coming from the gym”, while another motorist allegedly “urinated on himself” before offering officers a bribe of between R500 and R1,200. The bribe was captured on a Facebook live stream.
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ALSO READ: Xaba says Durban expecting 1.2m Easter visitors, beaches ready
eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba says Durban is fully prepared for the Easter holidays, with beaches open, safety plans in place, and tourism activities lined up as the city readies for a major influx of visitors.
Speaking during a media briefing on Sunday, Xaba said the municipality had implemented a comprehensive plan to ensure a safe and memorable holiday period.
“As a city, we are ready to receive thousands of local and international visitors who will be descending on our shores,” Xaba said.
“We want to assure our visitors that we have put in place a comprehensive plan to guarantee their safety on the roads, beaches, and at other places of entertainment.”
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