Durban — The South African Revenue Service (Sars) Customs officials seized crystal meth weighing 785kg with a street value of R236-million at the OR Tambo International Airport.
According to Sars, the pelleted cargo was destined for Australia.
Sars said that upon physical inspection, the consignment declared as multi-purpose anti-slip mats was revealed to be concealing crystal meth weighing 785kg, with a street value of R236-million.
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,” Kieswetter said.
Sars added that the Hawks were informed about the detection and seizure and the goods were handed over to them for further investigation.
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