A 46-year-old man has been arrested on charges of drug trafficking after he was allegedly found in possession of more than 50 kilograms of khat at Cape Town International Airport.
The suspect was arrested at the airport's departure counters during a police operation.
Authorities said officers seized over 50 kilograms of the illicit substance. The estimated street value of the drugs has not yet been determined.
The 46-year-old is expected to appear in the Bellville Magistrate's Court on Monday, where he will face a charge of drug trafficking.
Police investigations into the matter are ongoing.