South African Woman Arrested At Airport For Drug Trafficking

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South African Woman Arrested At Airport For Drug Trafficking
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A 21-year-old South African woman was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) after being caught smuggling drugs in her stomach. The woman arrived on a flight from São Paulo, Brazil, and was intercepted by authorities during a joint operation between the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African Revenue Services (SARS).

A joint operation between the South African Police Service and the South African Revenue Services Customs at the OR Tambo International Airport has led to the arrest of a 21-year-old South African woman forThe drug mule was profiled and intercepted as she was arriving on a flight from São Paulo, Brazil, on Sunday morning.

The National Commissioner of SAPS, General Fannie Masemola has commended the vigilance of members of SARS and SAPS at the Airport,

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