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