Brazilian man arrested at OR Tambo airport with R1. 4 million cocaine wrapped around his thighs

Brazilian national arrested after being caught with cocaine worth R1.4m

The 39-year-old man at was intercepted by officers at OR Tambo International Airport on Friday, after arriving from São Paulo en route to Benin.

Brazilian man caught smuggling cocaine at OR Tambo airport

Police arrested a 39-year-old Brazilian man at OR Tambo International Airport on Friday morning after he arrived from São Paulo. The suspect landed at 09:00 and was en route to Benin when police intercepted him. During a body search, officers found cocaine wrapped around his legs. Police immediately arrested the suspect and will bring him before the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court on a drug trafficking charge. SAPS Clampdown on Drug Trafficking …

Brazilian man arrested at OR Tambo airport with R1. 4 million cocaine wrapped around his thighs

Brazilian man arrested for cocaine smuggling at OR Tambo airport

A 39-year-old Brazilian man was taken into custody by police at OR Tambo International Airport on Friday morning after landing from São Paulo. The suspect arrived at 09:00 and was on his way to Benin when police stopped him. During a body search, officers discovered cocaine strapped to his legs. Police immediately arrested the suspect and will bring him before the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court on a drug trafficking charge. SAPS Clampdown on Dr…

OR Tambo Airport: Drug Mule From Brazil Caught With Cocaine Hidden Under His Pants - The Bulrushes

Johannesburg – A drug mule from Brazil has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after authorities found cocaine worth more than a million rand hidden under his pants. The 39-year-old Brazilian man was arrested when he arrived from São Paulo on Friday, (23 May 2025). “The Brazilian landed at 09:00 from São Paulo and was in transit to Benin when he was intercepted by police officers at the Airport,” said police spokesperson Brigadier At…