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'Breakthrough' Leads to Arrests After South African Airport Heist

A police officer, along with three other suspects, were arrested after R24 million was stolen during a heist at OR Tambo International Airport, according to Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane.

VIDEO: Four People Arrested in OR Tambo Heist

South Africa: Police On OR Tambo Airport Heist and Benoni Killings

Govt of SA, 15 March 2017

SAPS registers significant breakthrough in both the ORTIA heist and Benoni killings Read more »
South Africa: We've Got the OR Tambo Airport Heist Thieves - Police

Daily Maverick, 15 March 2017

Acting Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane on Tuesday claimed two victories for the SAPS. Suspects have been arrested for the heist at OR Tambo and others have been arrested for… Read more »
South Africa: Cop Arrested in Connection With OR Tambo Heist

News24Wire, 14 March 2017

A police officer is among four people that have already been arrested in connection with the OR Tambo International Airport heist, Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant… Read more »

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OR Tambo International Airport terminal (file photo).

InFocus

U.S.$1.85 Million Stolen During South African Airport Heist

The Hawks police unit has launched an investigation into the theft of R24 million from OR Tambo International Airport, where thieves allegedly used a marked police vehicle to ... Read more »
- South Africa: How the Multi-Million-Rand Heist Unfolded - OR Tambo
- South Africa: Biggest Heists in Country's History Compared

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