South Africa Seizes 333kg Cocaine at OR Tambo Airport

South African authorities have seized more than 333 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value exceeding R200 million in two separate interceptions at OR Tambo International Airport. The busts occurred on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, according to official statements released on Wednesday.

National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed that no arrests have been made and that investigations are underway to identify those responsible for importing and distributing the drugs. The seizures were carried out by South African Police Service members working with other law enforcement agencies, including Customs officials from the South African Revenue Service.

In the first incident, two large travel suitcases were intercepted at the airport terminal. The suitcases contained blocks of suspected cocaine weighing approximately 84 kilograms. In a separate operation at the cargo section, authorities seized four boxes containing about 250 kilograms of suspected cocaine, packed into 220 blocks. The South African Police Service stated the combined estimated street value of the drugs was more than R200 million. The South African Revenue Service, which was involved...