SARS seize R1.6m worth of abalone at Lebombo border
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has seized dried abalone worth
R1.6-million.
The tax authority’s customs unit made the seizure on Friday
SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter says the abalone was found hidden in a trailer of a taxi at the Lebombo border.
“The intention was to illegally import the abalone into South Africa from Mozambique. The abalone was packed in 21 boxes and weighed 460 kg.
“The driver of the taxi is currently in the custody of the South African Police Service and the abalone was handed over to SAPS for further investigation.”
He adds that once the investigation is concluded, police will hand over the vehicle to SARS for further customs procedures.
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