Brazilian to appear in Gauteng court for drug trafficking
A Brazilian man is due to line up in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court this week after he was caught with drugs in his stomach.
The 21-year-old suspected trafficker from São Paulo was arrested at OR Tambo International on Tuesday night.
National police spokesperson Athlende Mathe says X-rays confirmed the presence of foreign objects in his stomach.
"The drug mule was taken to a local hospital where a medical x-ray confirmed the presence of foreign objects in his stomach. The process to release these foreign objects has started, and the SAPS can confirm that plastic-covered cocaine ‘bullets’ are being released by the suspect.
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"He will appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on a charge of drug possession and trafficking before the end of this week."
She says authorities at the airport remain on high alert as police intensify their festive season safety operations.
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