Alleged smuggler nabbed with gold worth R11m Updated Sibahle Motha Share this: The Hawks have arrested an alleged gold at OR Tambo International Airport after he was found in possession of 23 pieces of gold worth an estimated R11 million. Supplied The 33-year was arrested on Saturday after he traveled from Zimbabwe to South Africa. Hawks spokesperson Philani Nkwalase says the suspect was arrested by the Hawks’ serious organised crime unit. "The traveller was requested to scan his luggage at the international arrivals Customs section of the South African Revenue Service. Twenty-three pieces of gold were allegedly found on his luggage.