R5m in Drugs Seized, Five Women Arrested, in OR Tambo Airport Bust

South Africa: SA Women Arrested for Possession of Drugs

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Police Service (SAPS), working closely with Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), has arrested five South African female drug mules at OR Tambo International Airport with drugs worth more than R5 million concealed on their bodies.

Five female drug mules intercepted at OR Tambo airport

Five women have been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after police allegedly discovered drugs worth more than R5 million concealed on their bodies. According to authorities, the suspects were intercepted on Saturday while preparing to travel to China via Dubai. Drugs Hidden on Bodies Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk confirmed that a search uncovered narcotics hidden in multiple ways. “A preliminary report suggests that the suspects w…

OR Tambo Airport Bust: Five women caught smuggling R5m drugs hidden in shoes, genitals to China

Five South African women were arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for attempting to smuggle over R5 million worth of drugs concealed in their sneakers and on their bodies.

R5m in drugs seized, five women arrested, in OR Tambo airport bust

Five South African women have been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, after they were allegedly found to be carrying drugs.

Five women arrested in OR Tambo drug bust

The South Africans were travelling to China via Dubai

Five drug mules busted at OR Tambo with drugs hidden in sneakers and underwear

Gauteng police have made a drug bust at OR Tambo International Airport, arresting five South African drug mules allegedly carrying drugs worth more than R5 million. The alleged drug mules were handcuffed at the country’s busiest airport on Saturday, 28 March 2026. Drug mules Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk said the South African Police Service (Saps) was working closely with the Airports Company of South Africa (Acsa) durin…