WATCH: Springbok World Cup winner Elton Jantjies arrested at OR Tambo
Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has been arrested at OR Tambo.
2019 Rugby World Cup winner Elton Jantjies was arrested on Sunday.
The Springbok player was then released from custody at OR Tambo International Airport.
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Jantjies sports agent from In Touch Sports James Adams confirmed that the Springbok was released and already on his way home.
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World Cup-winning Springboks flyhalf Elton Jantjies has reportedly been arrested. The 31-year-old was travelling from Dubai when he was apprehended and escorted off the plane on landing at OR Tambo Airport. #DStv403 #Today pic.twitter.com/dIHyf0m5Ly
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According James, het was returning from holiday in Turkey where his family are currently still there.
It’s alleged that while on board the plane, a light was damaged. We believe that the incident has been unnecessarily heightened.
Throughout the entire time, Jantjies remained compliant with the whole process.
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