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From suitcases to cargo boxes: R200m cocaine haul lands at OR Tambo — but police were waiting

Johannesburg – South African police have seized cocaine with an estimated street value of more than R200 million in... Read more

26 Aug

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Woman’s flight to Johannesburg halted after suspected R300,000 drugs found in doll

Bloemfontein – A 36-year-old woman has been arrested at Bram Fischer International Airport after police allegedly discovered 232 stones... Read more

24 Aug

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Police intercept R28m cocaine cargo from Brazil at OR Tambo Airport

Johannesburg – The South African Police Service (SAPS) has intercepted a 95kg consignment of cocaine with an estimated street... Read more

1 Aug

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SARS, hawks seize 30 bricks of cocaine at Durban port

Durban – The South African Revenue Service (SARS), working with the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), has intercepted... Read more

10 Jun

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R13m cocaine seized at Durban harbour in bus shipment from South America

Durban – Police have launched a manhunt after seizing cocaine worth an estimated R13 million during an intelligence-driven operation... Read more

6 May

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Kempton Park woman caught with R1.5m in cocaine, meth at OR Tambo

Johannesburg – A 33‑year‑old woman was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after police intercepted her carrying drugs worth... Read more

27 Apr

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French navy seizes almost 5 tonnes of cocaine from ship in Pacific

Papeete – France’s navy has seized 4.87 tonnes of cocaine, believed to be bound for Australia, from a fishing... Read more

20 Jan

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Cocaine haul worth R52m busted off Durban coast — SARS seizes big drug ship

Cape Town – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) conducted a collaborative, intelligence-driven operation that resulted in the detention... Read more

6 Sep, 2025

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