Police at the OR Tambo International Airport have discovered a stash of crystal meth worth R6 million hidden in a wooden snooker pool table that was destined for import at a warehouse.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, said they were following up on intelligence when they made the discovery of the drugs, which were allegedly destined for Australia.
“Police are following all leads to determine the origin of the drugs in South Africa, as well as who delivered the consignment for import.
No arrests have been made and investigations continue,” said Mathe.
The National Commissioner of SAPS, General Fannie Masemola has applauded the vigilance and dedication of various police units stationed at the Airport.
“Police at OR Tambo International Airport continue to intercept drug traffickers and large consignment of drugs every week.
Their vigilance and dedication are applauded.
These drug busts should continue to send a stern warning to all drug traffickers and drug cartels that police are on high alert at Africa’s largest port of entry,” said Masemola.
Meanwhile, more than 14 drug traffickers have been arrested at the airport in the past four months.
Some of them were found to have Most of them were found to have swallowed “bullets” containing drugs.
