Crystal meth found at Jo’burg airport

Crystal methamphetamine valued at R14.1 million has been found in the cargo section of O R Tambo International Airport, police said.

Spokesperson Dennis Adriao said 47kg of crystal methamphetamine -- a chemical used to manufacture a drug called tik -- was found in a box on Saturday.

The box was found in the cargo section during a routine inspection by the SAPS and the crime intelligence unit.

Adriao said the chemical was transported from Lagos and usually sold for R300 000 per kg. No arrests were made.

This followed the discovery on Friday of two bags containing cocaine.

Adriao said 1.86kg of cocaine valued at R837 000 was found hidden in the lining of a suitcase at the cargo section.

More cocaine valued at R8.1 million was found packed in blocks inside a bag. Both items of luggage were found in the cargo section and were believed to have come from Brazil, he said. - Sapa