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The trio, on their way to Dubai, were allegedly found with gold bars in their hand luggage. File photo.Image: 123RF.com/alexlmx
GOLD

Three travellers with gold bars in hand luggage arrested at Johannesburg airport

Three suspected smugglers are expected to appear in the Kempton Park magistrate’s court on Monday on charges of dealing in precious metal after gold weighing 73.5kg was found in their hand luggage at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International…

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Police officers ware among those implicated in the airport drug thefts.Image: 123RF/pashapixel
DRUGS

A dozen cops bust for ‘stealing drugs’ smuggled via OR Tambo International

A dozen police officers were arrested by the Hawks on Friday on allegations of corruption involving the theft of drugs at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. They included two warrant officers, six sergeants and four…

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