Three people nabbed, nearly R1 billion worth of drugs seized at Beitbridge Border. #sabcnews

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.

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