South African authorities are under suspicion following the discovery of R4.3 billion worth of drugs hidden in fruit exports destined for India, prompting an investigation into the illicit trade.

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South African authorities are investigating a massive R4.3 billion drug consignment discovered hidden in a fruit export shipment destined for India, raising suspicions about the origin and scale of the illicit trade.

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