South African authorities have intercepted 713 000 grams of methaqualone worth nearly R1-billion at the Beitbridge border post after a truck entering from Malawi was flagged during an intelligence-led operation. Anti-crime activists and tax justice campaigners say the massive drug bust exposes the growing reach of organised criminal syndicates operating across South Africa’s borders and devastating local communities.

South African authorities have intercepted a massive consignment of illicit drugs valued at nearly R1 billion at the Beitbridge border post, in what officials described as one of…

South Africa's border police stopped a truck from Malawi that was driving into the country with drugs worth nearly one billion rand ($61 million), authorities said on Thursday.

South African border authorities thwarted a major drug trafficking operation, seizing nearly R1 billion worth of methaqualone at Beitbridge.

SOUTH African border authorities have intercepted a staggering 713 kg of methaqualone - a precursor chemical used in the manufacture of Mandrax - valued at nearly R1 billion, in a…

South African authorities have intercepted 713 000 grams of methaqualone worth nearly R1-billion at the Beitbridge border post after a truck entering from Malawi was flagged…

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…