A man travelling from Tanzania was busted at OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday with narcotics worth R12-million allegedly in his possession.
According to SARS, customs officials intercepted the 36-year-old man who was carrying two large suitcases.
He was asked to put his luggage through the customs scanner.The scanned image revealed 10 clear plastic bags that contained a white crystal substance.
Upon investigation this turned out to be 10 bags of ephedrine. The total weight of the consignment was 40.2kg with an estimated street value of R12 060 000.
The man has been handed over to the South African Police Service (SAPS).
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