He has appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court on a charge of dealing in drugs.
A middle-aged man has been arrested with cocaine concealed in a corset around his body, the police's Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation said.
The Hawks' Colonel Katlego Mogale said in a statement that the suspected drug courier was apprehended at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport, as he was about to fly out to Hong Kong. The 51-year-old's luggage did not contain any illegal substances but a body search led to the discovery of a black plastic bag containing cocaine, concealed beneath a black waist corset around his waist.He has appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court on a charge of dealing in drugs. His case was postponed to May 13 for a formal bail application and further investigation.
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