Seizure28 May 2026verifiedCET-MCYP65

South African pilots intercepted with 500 kg of cannabis

A Federal Airlines aircraft landed unlawfully at Moshoeshoe I airport with 500 kg of cannabis from Thailand, allegedly destined for South Africa. The pilots were fined M200,000 for unlawful landing and sent back; police denied that it was a cannabis seizure. The cannabis and destination claims were allegations, not court findings.

🇱🇸 Lesotho

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SA pilots intercepted with cannabis (1 June 2026). Sunday Express. 500 kg; M200,000 fine; unlawful landing..

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