The aim of these operations is to curb transnational organised crimes such as the smuggling of vehicles, contraband, drugs, human trafficking and livestock.
In a statement on Thursday, South African police said they had confiscated 20 vehicles worth more than R15m, 15 of which were being smuggled out of SA, and five that had been smuggled into the country. Police said five unlicensed firearms, drugs such as dagga, Mandrax and methamphetamine worth an estimated R579,000 as well as concealed and undeclared SA currency amounting to R221,533, were seized during the operations.Police said livestock including cattle, goats, sheep and horses with an estimated value of R700,000 was recovered at the borderline while a pangolin, which is classified as an endangered species, was also recovered.
A minibus taxi with 45 people suspected to have been trafficked into the country via the Beit Bridge port of entry was intercepted and the victims were handed over to the department of home affairs for processing. Police said the operations extended to OR Tambo International Airport cargo department where undeclared goods were seized for further investigation.
It sounds like it was a good operation. may it continue weekly like our OkaeMolao operation here in Gauteng which happens every week
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