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Brazilian man arrested at OR Tambo airport with R1. 4 million cocaine wrapped around his thighs

A 39-year-old Brazilian man was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport with R1. 4 million worth of cocaine wrapped around his thighs, underscoring the ongoing battle against drug trafficking at South Africa's busiest airport.

News Crime and Courts
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

eThekwini District policing board calls for transparency in SAPS firearm and drug destruction

The eThekwini District policing board urges community involvement in overseeing the destruction of illegal firearms and drugs, amidst alarming crime statistics from SAPS that underscore the ongoing battle against drug trafficking

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Zainul Dawood|Published

Three suspects nabbed in Johannesburg drug bust involving suspected mandrax

Police arrested three suspects including Tanzanian national in separate drug busts across Johannesburg after finding them with suspected mandrax tablets.

News Crime and Courts
Wendy Dondolo|Published

Major drug bust: Gauteng truck owner arrested for transporting crystal meth worth R50 million

A 35-year-old truck owner from Gauteng was arrested in the Eastern Cape for allegedly transporting crystal meth valued at R50 million.

News Crime and Courts
Wendy Dondolo|Published

Mzansi's 'most articulate homeless man' Bonga Sithole speaks out on homelessness and the impact of psychological abuse

Bonga Sithole, known for his articulate speech while homeless, returns to share his thoughts on the complexities of homelessness, revealing how psychological and physical abuse can lead individuals to the streets.

News South Africa
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Two Drug mules arrested at OR Tambo International Airport

SAPS has arrested two individuals for drug smuggling at OR Tambo Airport, uncovering a significant cocaine haul.

News South Africa Gauteng
Vernon Pillay|Published

Cape Town drug raid: Foreign national caught with mandrax, tik and cocaine in Wynberg

A major drug bust at Wynberg's Grand Central Flats led to the seizure of hundreds of illegal tablets and narcotics during an early morning police operation.

News Crime and Courts
Wendy Dondolo|Published

Fadwaan 'Vet' Murphy | Drug kingpin sentenced for tax fraud

Fadwaan 'Vet' Murphy, a notorious drug kingpin, has been convicted of tax fraud.

Weekend Argus News
Staff Reporter|Published