SA actress caught with R4.6 million worth of drugs at OR Tambo Airport

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A South African actress who flew into Johannesburg from Abu Dhabi with 15 packages of drugs was caught by Customs officials yesterday.

The bust was at the OR Tambo International Airport‚ South African Revenue Service said in a statement‚ describing it as “a significant seizure”.

The actress‚ who cannot be named until she has appeared in court‚ had unsuccessfully tried to slip past Customs officials.

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