Crystal meth weighing 785kg, with the street value of R236 million, has been intercepted by the South African Revenue Services (Sars).
Sars on Sunday said customs officers seized the cargo that was destined for Australia.
The tax collector said the consignment was declared as the multi-purpose anti-slip mat.
“After this success, the South African Police Service’s Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (Hawks) was informed about the detection and seizure, and the goods were handed over to them for further investigation,” it said.
Sars Commissioner Edward Kieswetter commended customs officers for stopping the despatch of the drugs.
“I want to send a clear warning to the criminal syndicates that are using our ports of entry/exit to commit this type of crime, that our officers are alert and working very hard to stamp out such criminality. The excellent cooperation with other law enforcement agencies at these ports is enabling all of us to deal a deadly blow to these illegal activities,” he said.
Media Release: SARS Customs seizes Crystal Meth at OR Tambo International Airport
The consignment which was declared as Multi-Purpose Anti-Slip Mat was on inspection, found to have been used to conceal Crystal Meth … with street value of R236 million. https://t.co/IWfYH1etxp
— SA Revenue Service (@sarstax) August 28, 2022
This is the second bust in two weeks after a brick of cocaine was confiscated at the airport.
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