Update: Drug mule arrested at ORTIA rushed to hospital

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the National Commissioner
 

PRETORIA – The Deputy National Commissioner responsible for policing, Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili confirms that the drug mule arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday has been rushed to hospital following a health complication. He has so far released about 117 drug bullets suspected to be cocaine. The releasing process has been stopped.

She says this must send a strong message out there and serve as a deterrent that this exercise is dangerous and can cause loss of life. SAPS remains on high alert to prevent and combat criminality at OR Tambo International Airport.
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