OR Tambo airport robbery foiled

Eleven suspects were arrested on Friday night after attempting to pull off a robbery in OR Tambo International Airport's cargo precinct, says the Airports Company South Africa (Acsa).

The suspects gained access through the main gate. Security procedures were activated and they were arrested, the company said.

Airport management said no one was injured and the incident was being investigated by the SAPS. 

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