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drug mules

Angola and Argentina crackdowns expose secrets about drug mule syndicates operating via South Africa

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Angola and Argentina crackdowns expose secrets about drug mule syndicates operating via South Africa

By Caryn Dolley

Unmasking the narco networks — South Africa's ongoing role in global drug trafficking exposed

South Africa

Unmasking the narco networks — South Africa's ongoing role in global drug trafficking exposed

By Caryn Dolley

Bad hair day — Australian airline worker arrested for drugs concealed in shampoo on flight from SA

South Africa

Bad hair day — Australian airline worker arrested for drugs concealed in shampoo on flight from SA

By Caryn Dolley

‘Drug kingpins don’t care if you’re caught’, warns mom of Gauteng ‘mule’ detained in Mauritius

World

‘Drug kingpins don’t care if you’re caught’, warns mom of Gauteng ‘mule’ detained in Mauritius

By Caryn Dolley

Brazil’s drug mule boom hits SA — multiple arrests and cocaine worth millions seized

South Africa

Brazil’s drug mule boom hits SA — multiple arrests and cocaine worth millions seized

By Caryn Dolley

Unemployment, allure of cash sees spike in SA drug mules held in foreign jails

South Africa

Unemployment, allure of cash sees spike in SA drug mules held in foreign jails

By Shaun Smillie