Alleged drug mule nabbed at CT International Airport

CAPE TOWN - A drug mule has been arrested at Cape Town International Airport (CTIA).

Authorities received information about a suspect who boarded a flight from Brazil to Cape Town. 

The 33-year-old woman was identified and searched on Sunday, and cocaine was found hidden inside a sports bag.

Hawks spokesperson Siyabulela Vukubi said 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 Magistrates Court on the 18th of March 2025."