By Inside Politics Reporter
Police arrested a Dutch national on Sunday morning after discovering 60 kilograms of khat concealed in his luggage at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA).
The man was preparing to board a flight to London when border officials, working with police and customs, intercepted him during a routine inspection.
Police confirmed that the man will face drug trafficking charges and is expected to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court later this week.
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This arrest comes less than 24 hours after a Brazilian national, aged 26, was arrested at O.R Tambo International Airport with cocaine valued at R8.7 million upon arrival from Brazil. That person is also expected to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court this week.
Police said these back-to-back busts highlight intensified intelligence-driven operations at South Africa’s busiest airport, involving close collaboration between SAPS, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) security, Border Management Authority (BMA) officials, and SARS customs.
