Major cocaine bust: R28 million shipment from Brazil intercepted at OR Tambo

Police seize R28 million cocaine shipment from Brazil at OR Tambo International Airport.

Gauteng police have seized 95 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of R28 million after intercepting a cargo shipment that arrived from Brazil at OR Tambo International Airport.

The seizure was made on Friday, 31 July 2026, during an intelligence-driven operation involving the South African Police Service (SAPS), Customs officials and Menzies Aviation personnel.

SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the operation was launched after the Crime Intelligence Border Integrity Unit received information about a suspected drug consignment destined for South Africa.

The intelligence was acted upon by members of the SAPS Visible Policing Unit stationed at OR Tambo International Airport, working alongside Customs officials and operational staff from Menzies Aviation.

Major cocaine bust: R28 million shipment from Brazil intercepted at OR Tambo

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