The Kempton Express reports officials discovered crystal meth worth over R18 million hidden in three bags which had arrived from Lagos.
Vigilant officials noticed the bags on the carousel which were each marked with green tape. It seemed that their baggage tags had been tampered with, indicating they belonged to different passengers.
However, none of the labels corresponded to anyone on the flight.
The bags were sent for scanning, using the new high-tech baggage scanner which was installed at the airport in July.
The image revealed what seemed to be dense blocks inside the bags. When the bags were opened, officials discovered hairpieces covering several small square parcels wrapped in foil and cloth.
The 17 packets, which contained crystal meth valued at R18 630 000, were handed over to the police.
Later on Tuesday, customs officials at the cargo section completed an inspection on several shipments declared as hair pieces from Lagos.
The shipment had arrived on September 12 but the agent and client constantly delayed the inspection until Tuesday, when customs officials found two bags, containing back packs and sports bags, hidden among the consignment.
A SARS detector dog reacted positively for drugs. After further inspection, false bottoms were discovered in the bags, concealing a crystal-like substance which turned out to be crystal meth.
Altogether 35,4kg of crystal meth, valued at R10,6 million, was confiscated. The case was handed over to the police.
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