JOHANNESBURG - A 21-year-old South African woman was recently arrested at OR Tambo International Airport and now faces drug trafficking charges.
There have been a total of 11 drug mules arrested at OR Tambo in the last two months.
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The increase in these incidents has sparked many questions?
Are these drug mules aware of the criminal consequences associated with smuggling drugs, or don't they care due to desperation linked to unemployment and poverty?
Melusi Xulu from Donda Attorneys unpacked the legal consequences of drug trafficking.