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A convicted murderer who escaped from Mozambique's Maputo Prison during a mass breakout has been arrested in Sandton's affluent business district. The fugitive's sophisticated vehicle smuggling operation between South Africa and Mozambique has raised urgent questions about border security and cross-border criminal networks. Anti-crime activists are now calling for enhanced border control measures.
A convicted murderer who escaped from Mozambique's Maputo Prison during a mass breakout has been arrested in Sandton's affluent business district. The fugitive's sophisticated vehicle smuggling operation between South Africa and Mozambique has raised urgent questions about border security and cross-border criminal networks. Anti-crime activists are now calling for enhanced border control measures.
Because of the Beitbridge port of entry’s large number of passengers and cargo, the border station has turned into a hub for illegal activity, such as the smuggling of illegal products.
Police said officers were on duty at the Beitbridge Port of Entry when they spotted a man driving a black BMW G70, 7 Series, valued at over R2 million. The man wanted to drive over into Zimbabwe.