Thursday, January 22, 2009

Covert Operation launched in 50kg Heathrow Bust

SAPS Crime Intelligence spokesperson Senior Superintendent Tummi Golding said both South African and British police were trying to ascertain how the bags got through security checks at OR Tambo. (from IOL)

She said the crew members would be monitored by Interpol while in South Africa.

The matter was regarded as extremely serious, and an intensive covert operation by the Crime Intelligence Unit is under way, she added.
(A covert operation is covert because it is secret? No?)

The SAA crew, including three pilots, arrested in London on suspicion of drug trafficking and detained for 24 hours have been released on bail until March 23.

The crew of flight SA234 were arrested at Heathrow Airport on Tuesday after 50kg of cannabis with a street value of R2,1-million (150 000 pound) and 4kg of cocaine



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