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Border Management Authority (BMA) officials seized a substance identified as methaqualone (ABBA), commonly used in the manufacturing of mandrax approximately 713 000 grams.
The Border Management Authority (BMA) says it has arrested three people after intercepting a drug consignment worth nearly R1 billion at the Beitbridge border post between South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Authorities say a truck entering SA from Malawi was flagged after scanners detected suspicious cargo.
A lengthy search uncovered about 713 000 grams of an ingredient commonly used in the production of mandrax.
Investigations are underway into the destination of the drugs.
BMA Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato says the interception demonstrates the effectiveness of intelligence-led border security operations and the importance of integrated collaboration among law enforcement agencies.
Masiapato says, “This interception sends a strong message that South Africa’s borders are not a safe passage for organised criminal activities. The BMA remains committed to strengthening border security, combating transnational crime, and protecting the country from illicit activities that threaten our communities and economy.”
STATEMENT: BMA Drug bust at Beitbridge post
