Brazilian National Arrested At OR Tambo International Airport For Drug Smuggling

Brazilian national Risclif Tadue Ramos was apprehended at OR Tambo International Airport on Friday after being found with drugs wrapped around his body.

Ramos, who is 36 years old, was taken into police custody after his arrest and subsequently appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

According to Hawks spokesperson Captain Lloyd Ramovha, the arrest was made following a tip-off. “Members from the East Rand Hawks’ organised crime investigation operationalised intelligence received about a drug mule scheduled to land at the OR Tambo International Airport from Brazil on Friday,” stated Ramovha.

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“A multidisciplinary team approached the identified flight at the landing bay. The suspect was located. He had no checked-in luggage apart from what he was carrying,” added Ramovha.

Ramos required an interpreter during his court appearance as he indicated that he does not understand English. Through the interpreter, Ramos admitted to the officers that he was in possession of drugs.

A subsequent body search revealed approximately 4kg of cocaine wrapped around his body. Ramos was arrested and charged with contravening the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act.

Ramos is scheduled to return to court on July 30 for a bail application. The case continues to develop as authorities investigate further into the circumstances surrounding his attempt to smuggle drugs into the country.