South African police seize 250 kilograms of cocaine at OR Tambo
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on IOL
South African police seized about 250 kilograms of cocaine, packed into five suitcases at OR Tambo International Airport, with an estimated value of more than 200 million rand. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola praised the operation carried out with customs and the Border Management Authority, according to South African police.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) seized about 250 kilograms of cocaine, packed into 216 blocks in five suitcases, at OR Tambo International Airport, according to SAPS. The drug’s resale value is estimated at more than 200 million rand, police said.
The operation was carried out by a team comprising SAPS, customs officials from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Border Management Authority (BMA). National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola praised their coordination and professionalism.
The seizure is part of efforts to combat drug trafficking at OR Tambo, the country’s main international airport. Over the past 24 months, 116 drug couriers have been arrested there, according to SAPS. Police say they intend to continue working with customs officials and the BMA to dismantle criminal networks.
A seizure of 250 kilograms of cocaine at OR Tambo Airport had already been reported on 25 October. Commissioner Fannie Masemola, who praised the team in this latest operation, had taken charge of the police again after his suspension was lifted on 16 October, according to our report on his return.
