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SARS makes R30m crystal meth bust

27 Feb 2017

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) officials made a bust of 100kg of crystal meth worth an estimated R30 million at OR Tambo International Airport, at the weekend.

The shipment originated from Cameroon via Istanbul on a flight from Turkey to Johannesburg.

“The cargo found at the transit shed was loose dried fish and 33 cans weighing three litres each that tested positive for Crystal Meth. The goods were handed over to South African Police Service for further investigation,” said the revenue service of Friday’s bust.

Source: SAnews.gov.za

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