Just in: South Africa border authority bursts eight kilogrammes of ‘date rape’ drugs buried inside fish consignment via Nigeria 

The South African Border Management Authority (BMA) says it has made a “major drug bust” at the OR Tambo International Airport cargo terminal, where more than eight kilogrammes of Rohypnol had arrived on a flight from Nigeria

A spokesperson for the BMA, Mmemme Mogotsi said 8.1 kilogrammes of Rohypnol drugs, commonly known as the “date rape drug” were found concealed in a consignment of dried fish, IOL reports.

According to Mogotsi, the successful operation was carried out by the joint effort of the BMA officials, Customs officials of the SA Revenue Service (Sars), and the SA Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAPHRA).

The BMA said Rohypnol is classified as a Schedule 6 drug in South Africa.

Reports say the drug is commonly used as a date rape drug internationally, including in South Africa.

“The operation uncovered the consignment which arrived in a flight from the Republic of Nigeria. A case is being registered with the South African Police Service,” she said.

“The Border Management Authority is committed to maintaining border law enforcement with strict control measures in place to detect and prevent illegal activities.”

Meanwhile, the commissioner of the Border Management Authority, Dr Michael Masiapato has commended the officials involved in the “dynamic operation”.

How is Rohypnol abused?

According to the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the tablet can be swallowed whole, crushed and snorted, or dissolved in liquid. Adolescents may abuse Rohypnol® to produce a euphoric effect often described as a “high.”

While high, they experience reduced inhibitions and impaired judgment. Rohypnol is also used in combination with alcohol to produce an exaggerated intoxication. Rohypnol is also misused to physically and psychologically incapacitate victims targeted for sexual assault. The drug is usually placed in the alcoholic drink of an unsuspecting victim to incapacitate them and prevent resistance to sexual assault.

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