South African Revenue Service Customs Control officials have seized ephedrine and abalone valued at more than R10 million.
Sars spokesman Sandile Memela said on Wednesday a routine inspection led to the arrest of a Tanzanian male passenger from Dar Es Salam who was carrying two pieces of luggage.
Inspection of the bags unveiled seven transparent bags containing a crystal substance that turned out to be Ephedrine‚ weighing 26kg.
In the second incident‚ a detector dog identified a consignment of abalone worth R2-million at the OR Tambo International Airport.
“Investigations revealed dry abalone hidden in Sheen wrap weighing 577kg‚” he said. “This was handed over to SAPS for further investigations.”
Customs officials seize ephedrine and abalone
South African Revenue Service Customs Control officials have seized ephedrine and abalone valued at more than R10 million.
Sars spokesman Sandile Memela said on Wednesday a routine inspection led to the arrest of a Tanzanian male passenger from Dar Es Salam who was carrying two pieces of luggage.
Inspection of the bags unveiled seven transparent bags containing a crystal substance that turned out to be Ephedrine‚ weighing 26kg.
In the second incident‚ a detector dog identified a consignment of abalone worth R2-million at the OR Tambo International Airport.
“Investigations revealed dry abalone hidden in Sheen wrap weighing 577kg‚” he said. “This was handed over to SAPS for further investigations.”