SAPS warns young women of drug trafficking syndicates
More than 22 drug mules have been arrested by police at OR Tambo International Airport in the past year.
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Alleged Eswatini peddler arrested with R1.1 million cannabis
An Eswatini national is due in court after police intercepted a vehicle carrying R1.1 million worth of cannabis near the Mayflower border.
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Alleged Table View druglord arrested with R1 million cash
Cape Town police arrested a foreign national in Table View after discovering over R1 million in cash and several bank cards, prompting charges of theft and cybercrime.
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Cocaine worth R16 million from Brazil intercepted at OR Tambo Airport
Preliminary investigations revealed that the cocaine was en route from São Paulo, Brazil, to France via South Africa.
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Drug mule arrested at OR Tambo with cocaine bullets in stomach
A 55-year-old Nigerian drug mule was arrested at OR Tambo Airport after swallowing cocaine bullets. Authorities say Brazil remains a key trafficking hub.
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HeartFM said this about the LuWayne Wonder viral video
HeartFM cleared the air on the viral video showing one of its hosts, LuWayne Wonder, in a nosey predicament.
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Is the Mexican cartel in South Africa? – KZN police intercept millions worth cocaine at harbour
Law enforcement is working to establish the total value of the drugs, with further details expected in an official statement from the Durban SAPS.
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Gauteng police raid meth lab worth R100 million
During the operation the police arrested a 39-year-old Mexican national.
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Second drug mule caught smuggling cocaine at OR Tambo airport this week
Large cocaine bullets packaged in a plastic belt and wrapped around her torso were discovered with officials estimating their street value to be at R1.8 million.
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Mule captured trying to smuggle R1.8m worth of drugs at OR Tambo airport
The suspect had flown into Johannesburg from São Paulo, Brazil, a known hotspot for cocaine trafficking.
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German narc lord on INTERPOL’s most-wanted red list arrested at OR Tambo
For eight years, the suspect used fake German and Israeli passports to move around the continent, evading INTERPOL’s hot trail by hiding in plain sight.
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How government is hindering its own drug policies
A program supplying sterile injection equipment was stopped for months in Cape Town.
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South African smuggler caught with R5.4m cocaine in Ethiopia
A South African woman was arrested in Ethiopia with R5.4 million worth of cocaine in a joint operation between SAPS and Ethiopian authorities.
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Latest OR Tambo Airport drug mule releases more than 110 cocaine bullets
A latest drug mule arrested at OR Tambo International Airport has released over 110 cocaine bullets, police confirmed.
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Namibian woman caught at OR Tambo with cocaine-stashed capsules in her stomach
A Namibian woman was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport with more than 60 cocaine capsules hidden in her stomach.
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Court sets aside conviction in dagga case
The magistrate had relied on a section of the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act that was declared unconstitutional almost 30 years ago.
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Nigerian drug mule caught at OR Tambo Airport with cocaine stashed in airport headphones
A Nigerian drug mule was arrested at OR Tambo Airport with cocaine hidden in airline headphones.
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Fake US dollars worth R4 million, drugs, and more found in massive Durban CBD raid
During the raids, authorities discovered counterfeit US dollar bills amounting to over R4 million, along with a stash of drugs and other illicit goods.
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Michael Jordan’s son caught on camera snorting ‘white powder’
The video shows Marcus focused and engaged in the act while his girlfriend and other companions seemed unaware or unfazed by what was happening.
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Fourways R300m drug bust escalates into kidnapping rescue mission
Police rescued a kidnapped businessman and arrested eight suspects in Fourways during a drug bust operation.
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Brazilian drug mule caught at OR Tambo Airport makes first court appearance
A body search revealed approximately 4kg of cocaine concealed in a body wrap. Ramos was immediately arrested and charged.
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British smuggler arrested with R600K tik at Cape Town Airport
A 70-year-old drug mule was arrested at Cape Town International Airport for carrying R600,000 worth of tik.
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Nicki Minaj Amsterdam arrest: Here are the latest updates
Nicki Minaj was arrested in Amsterdam for alleged drug possession but has been released. Here are the latest updates on the incident.
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Nicki Minaj arrested in Amsterdam: Here are the latest updates
Nicki Minaj’s European tour took a dramatic turn as she was arrested in Amsterdam on suspicion of drug possession.
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Dealbreaker or decoy? – Tipoff leads KZN authorities to R15 million cocaine haul
Authorities in KwaZulu-Natal seized cocaine worth R15 million from a ship arriving from Columbia. Here’s everything we know.
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Paul Pogba lashes out at Italian tribunal over ‘wrongful’ doping ban
In a fiery statement, Paul Pogba criticised the Italian tribunal’s four-year doping ban as ‘wrongful,’ vowing to appeal.
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Paarl tik merchants taken down in dramatic high-speed chase
Two suspected Tik dealers were arrested in Paarl after a high-speed chase with drugs worth more than R440 000.
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Muudea ‘Twomad’ Sedik dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Despite his rising fame, Twomad remained a figure shrouded in mystery and controversy.
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Adult star Emily Willis fighting for her life in hospital: Here’s the latest
Emily Willis was rushed to a hospital in Thousand Oaks, California, after being found unresponsive.
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Kamila Valieva: Russian figure skater slammed with four-year ban
Kamila Valieva’s ban has nullified all her competitive results since December 25, 2021.