Another recent one, just to prove that JNB SAPS sometimes do get their man! (although it could be argued that almost 1.7 kg of heroin concealed in sandals should be too obvious to miss!)

"Police nab drug suspects at Johannesburg airport

"September 13, 2004, 14:14

North Rand police have arrested a suspected drug smuggler at the Johannesburg International Airport and confiscated heroin worth almost R1 million - some of which he had swallowed. Eugene Opperman, a police spokesperson, says the 39-year old South African citizen arrived on a flight from Dubai.

Opperman says the 1.7kg of heroin was found hidden in his sandals and some in his stomach. The drugs are worth almost R900 000.

If things go well, Opperman says, the suspect will appear in the Kempton Park Magistrates Court tomorrow."

johan