Border officials have intercepted nearly R1 billion worth of chemicals used in drug manufacturing, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking in South Africa. In Picture: BMA Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato
Almost R1 billion worth of chemicals used in the manufacture of drugs has been intercepted by border officials on a truck travelling from Malawi to South Africa.
The significant haul, described as a “massive drug consignment”, was seized at the Beitbridge Port of Entry, which links Zimbabwe and South Africa.
The drugs were being transported from Malawi when officials conducted a stop-and-search operation at the border post.
According to the Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato, the alert was triggered after a cargo scanner detected suspicious substances inside the truck.
