Police are continuing investigations to track down traffickers linked to a massive drug bust at OR Tambo International Airport involving narcotics worth R2.8 million last week.

National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said police officers discovered crystal meth valued at R2.2 million at a cargo warehouse within the airport on Wednesday.

“The crystal meth was destined for the Philippines. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible for this trafficking network.”

During another operation, dagga with an estimated street value of nearly R700 000 was seized at the airport on Thursday.

“The second drug bust was made at another cargo warehouse, where eight large boxes containing dagga worth R672 000 were discovered. The dagga was shipped from Morocco and was destined for South Africa,” she added.

Police have emphasised that further efforts are underway to uncover the full scope of the operation and bring the suspects to justice.

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