Ephedrine, worth over R2-million, was discovered hidden in ironing boards at the OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) mail centre on August 12.
While conducting random inspections at the mail centre, a Customs officer spotted a parcel coming from India declared as ironing boards.
Importation of ironing boards through the mail raised her suspicion and the officer decided to check the parcel thoroughly.
When she opened the parcel, she noticed that the ironing board trimmings were tampered with and she cut the bottom lining open. Each ironing board contained a packet of ephedrine, used in the manufacture of crystal meth.
The total weight of the drug was seven kilograms, with an estimated street value of R2 100 000.
The substance was handed over to the SAPS for further investigation.
This is the second seizure of ephedrine concealed in parcels at the ORTIA Mail Centre in two consecutive days.
