Illegal miners face deportation from SA
The South African Police Services (SAPS) said the 427 suspects were nabbed during an operation code-named ValaUmgodi, which began from May 19.
By Staff Reporter
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South African police intercept R3.6m worth of smuggled goods, including Zimbabwean cigarettes
Besides the cigarettes, police also recovered 300 boxes of Adidas sneakers and soccer boots, confirmed to be part of a consignment stolen from Durban Harbour on March 13 this year.
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Zimbabwean nabbed over R2 million cigarettes contraband
The contraband was concealed behind empty pallets in the interlinked trailer of the haulage truck he was driving from Zimbabwe.
By Rex Mphisa
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Two Zimbos arrested in SA with R500,000 dagga
Saps teamed up with local farmers to track the duo, aged 25 and 39 leading to their arrest in the mining town close to the Botswana border.
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SA police seize R500 000 Zim-bound smuggled goods
The smugglers rowed their inflatable boats across the swollen river abandoning their contraband as police raided the illegal crossing point.
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SA cops re-arrest ‘most wanted’ Zimbo suspect
Musoyi, whose origins in Zimbabwe are yet to be established fled from police custody after outsmarting two police officers.
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R2m BMW 7 Series intercepted at Beitbridge
The car, valued at approximately R2 million, was intercepted on New Year’s Eve, a few hours before the break into 2025 at Beitbridge Border Post.
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SA police gun down suspected Zim armed robber
The police said the Zimbabweans were overcome by officers from SAPS and a security company in the early hours of Thursday this week.
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Nov. 8, 2024
‘Youth skeptical of govt’s anti-corruption drive’
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