The report coincides with the Anti-Money Laundering week taking place in Cape Town, South Africa.

Security expert Andy Mashaile says this is not surprising, as South Africa is a major hub for drug production, consumption and transit to other continents.

He estimates that out of 22 tons of drugs that are smuggled every year, 5 tons are consumed locally. "We are the heavyweight champions of drug trafficking, drug consumption and also a transit point to Africa and Australia," Mashaile said.

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