Six people have been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport over the course of a month for smuggling cocaine and heroin worth over R4 million. "This arrest brings total seven people arrested at the airport in the past four weeks and the seizure of drugs worth more than R4 million in separate incidents," Muridili said. She added the arrests were testament to efforts aimed at stopping drug smuggling at the national key point. The accused have appeared in court and remain in custody until their cases are finalised, Muridili said. A 74-year-old Swedish national, Godin Gudrin Viola, was also sentenced to 10 years in prison suspended for five years after being arrested in June 2019.

Source: News 24 March 15, 2020 10:30 UTC