A total of R107-million worth of drugs and chemicals to make drugs have been seized at OR Tambo Airport over the last 24 hours, the SA Revenue Service said on Saturday.

This followed a second drug bust at the airport on Saturday which saw chemicals used to make "designer drugs" to the value of R50-million being confiscated, said SARS spokesperson Sibabalwenathi Mfabe.

"The dog unit officials confiscated two drums containing a mixture of ephedrine and cocaine in powder form weighing 20kg and one drum of ecstasy weighing 50kg, with estimated street value of R10-million and R40-million respectively."

He said the chemicals were transported into South Africa on flights from India.

No arrests have been made and the case has been handed over to the police.

On Friday, at least R57-million worth of chemicals used in the manufacturing of narcotics was also seized at the airport.

The substances seized are used as a precursor in the manufacturing of drugs like ecstasy and crystal meth (Tik).

"The chemicals were transported into South Africa on flights from India and Dubai to OR Tambo International Airport as cargo shipments," said SARS spokesperson Adrian Lackay at the time.

"It is believed that the cargo was in transit and destined for Brazil and Columbia."

Customs officials confiscated nine drums containing 210kg of chemical powders.

Earlier this week, border control officials seized a bag containing five kilograms of cocaine which was destined for Maputo.

On Monday, a South American national was arrested after one kilogram of cocaine was found in her bag.

"The female passenger was accompanied by a one-year-old baby," Lackay said in a statement.

On Thursday, two South African women were detained after it was established they had swallowed bullets of cocaine.

Lackay said the two suspects were in custody.

"These incidents demonstrate the need for SARS Customs to continually strengthen its border control capabilities and work with other law enforcement agencies like the South African Police Service (SAPS) to combat the illicit trafficking of narcotics and other illegal goods," he said.

Sapa

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