South Africa: Paraguayan Drug Mule Arrested at OR Tambo Airport, Cocaine Smuggling Operation Disrupted”

At Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport in South Africa, a 43-year-old Paraguayan man was taken into custody for allegedly trying to transport cocaine. This incident is the most recent in a string of drug-related arrests at the airport that have resulted in the apprehension of over a dozen people in recent weeks.

The arrest was made as part of a continuing campaign by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to disrupt cocaine smuggling enterprises. The defendant was found to have hidden cocaine in his body, notably in the form of “drug bullets,” which are drug-filled capsules that people swallow or insert into their bodies to transport them.

This arrest is significant not only for its immediate implications but also as part of a broader trend of heightened vigilance at OR Tambo Airport, a major international gateway.

The airport has been increasingly targeted by drug traffickers due to its high volume of passenger traffic, making it a critical point for law enforcement agencies to monitor.

The ongoing efforts by SAPS and SARS reflect a commitment to combatting drug-related crimes and ensuring the safety and security of air travel in South Africa.