Johannesburg – Police have seized drugs with an estimated street value of R2.8 million during routine operations at OR Tambo International Airport this week.
According to South African Police Service (SAPS), the first discovery was made on Wednesday at a cargo warehouse, where officers found crystal meth valued at R2.2 million.
“This week, police at OR Tambo International Airport seized drugs worth a street value of R2.8 million,” SAPS said in a statement.
Police said the methamphetamine shipment was intended for export.
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This week, police at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) seized drugs worth a street value of R2.8 million.During routine day to day operations, police made the first discovery of crystal meth worth R2.2 million at a cargo warehouse on Wednesday,… pic.twitter.com/ARItTagATl
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“During routine day to day operations, police made the first discovery of crystal meth worth R2.2 million at a cargo warehouse on Wednesday, 04 March 2026. The meth was destined for the Philippines from South Africa,” SAPS said.
A second drug bust followed the next day at another cargo warehouse, where officers uncovered several boxes containing cannabis.
“The second drug bust was made at another cargo warehouse where eight large boxes containing dagga worth R672 000 was discovered on Thursday, 05 March 2026. The dagga was shipped from Morocco and was destined to South Africa,” police said.
Authorities confirmed that the drugs have been seized and investigations are continuing.
“The drugs have been seized and investigations are still underway to track down the traffickers of these drugs,” SAPS said.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
