JOHANNESBURG - Five women have been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport.
Police discovered over R5-million worth of drugs hidden on them.
Officers say the women were travelling to China via Dubai. The narcotics were concealed in their shoes, underwear, and private parts.
The suspects will appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court on Tuesday.
#sapsHQ The South African Police Service (SAPS), working closely with Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), arrested five South African female drug mules on Saturday, 28 March 2026, at OR Tambo International Airport with drugs worth more than R5 million that were concealed on… pic.twitter.com/0E8rIKXY6O
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) March 30, 2026
Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk confirmed that the five were arrested on Saturday.
"A preliminary report suggests that the suspects were en route to China via Dubai. A search led to the discovery of drugs concealed inside the sneakers, underwear and private parts."
The suspects will face charges related to drug trafficking.
Police investigations are continuing.