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Media Statement WESTERN CAPE – The Western Cape Provincial Head of the Hawks, Major General Makgato, lauded the team for their vigilance after a 33-year-old suspect was caught with cocaine at the Cape Town International Airport on 16 March 2025. This was after the multi-disciplinary intelligence led operation comprising of the Hawks’ South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB), Border Police Cape Town International Airport, Customs: Cape Town International Airport, Home Affairs and Plattekloof Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) reacted on information received by SANEB members about a suspect who had boarded a flight from Brazil to Cape Town. SANEB members, along with the Border Police at Cape Town International Airport followed up on the information. The suspect was identified and upon searching, cocaine was found hidden inside a sports bag. Upon further investigation, it was established that she had swallowed an unknown quantity of drug pellets. She is currently in hospital in an attempt to remove the swallowed drugs. Once charged, the suspect will make her first appearance in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court on 18 March 2025. Ends
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