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Mozambican prison escapee's Sandton arrest exposes SA border security flaws
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.
Mozambican prison escapee's Sandton arrest exposes SA border security flaws
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.
No manga-manga business! BMA says it is ready to clamp on illegal immigrants as travellers return to SA
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.
Man arrested at Beitbridge border, driving 'stolen' luxury BMW into Zimbabwe
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.