3 Mozambicans nabbed with R76m cash
The SA Revenue Services says three Mozambican nationals have been arrested after they were found with dollars, euros and rands amounting to R76-million.
Sars spokesperson Sandile Memela says the silver Toyota Hilux was intercepted at the Lebombo border post in Mpumalanga on Friday around 05:40.
"Officials searched it and discovered that the canopy had false compartments. When they questioned the driver, he claimed it was empty."
Officials then proceeded to remove the canopy and discovered a false compartment. Underneath it, they found bags of plastic bags filled with the cash.
Officials found almost $4.9m, about €22 000 and R20 000 all together. When converted to rands the total amount was R76-million, Memela said. The trio is expected in court soon.
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