Management of O. R. Tambo International Airport says that the implementation of the integrated multi-disciplinary tactical security plan announced on 21 July is progressing well and showing some encouraging early results.
A number of suspects have been arrested at the airport in the last two weeks in connection with interceptions of drug and rhino horn shipments as well as vehicle theft.
O. R. Tambo International Airport commends all the law enforcement agencies concerned and looks forward to sustained success in combating crime in and around the airport,” says Leigh Gunkel-Keuler, spokesperson for O. R. Tambo International Airport.
“O.R. Tambo International Airport is in many ways like a small city. We have more than 21 million passengers landing or departing every year. It takes more than 35 000 people working at the airport for different service providers and stakeholders to keep things running smoothly,” says Leigh.
Daily interactions at operational level among a large number of agencies and people is benefiting from strong ministerial involvement and support, says Leigh. “Airport management anticipates further successes as additional elements of the crime strategy are implemented in the coming months,” Leigh added.
