Brazilian national in court over alleged cocaine smuggling at OR Tambo Airport A 26-year-old Brazilian national, Sacramento de Jesus Marcos Vinicius, made a brief appearance in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court today (Thursday) in connection with an alleged cocaine smuggling attempt at OR Tambo International Airport. The suspect was arrested over the weekend, after authorities allegedly discovered cocaine concealed in his luggage upon his arrival in South Africa. The matter has been postponed to 5 May 2026 for address verification. OR Tambo International Airport continues to be a focal point for international drug trafficking syndicates, particularly routes originating from South America, with South African authorities routinely working alongside global partners to intercept such consignments.

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