The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the arrest of two South African nationals for drug trafficking at OR Tambo International Airport and seized cocaine with an estimated street value of R7.5 million.

The pair,a man and a woman, are said to have landed on different flights from Brazil when they were intercepted by police. 

DRUG TRAFFICKING

Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk said upon inspection, the female suspect was found in possession of cocaine worth R2.5 million, while the male suspect was carrying R5 million worth of cocaine in his luggage.

"They were subsequently arrested and will face charges related to drug trafficking and Investigations are ongoing.OR Tambo International Airport police continue to sniff out drug traffickers as they land, sending out a strong message that SA is not a playground for drug peddlers.'

Van Wyk previously revealed that police have arrested 14 suspects on charges of drug trafficking at the OR Tambo airport in a four-month period.

In October, three people, including two Dutch traffickers, were found with 80kg of Kat.

Also in October, a 43-year-old man from Paraguay was nabbed after landing from São Paulo.