SARS bust man at King Shaka Airport for smuggling millions
A man is behind bars after customs officials caught him at Durban's King Shaka International Airport - apparently trying to smuggle R3.9-million out of the country.
SARS spokesperson, Sandile Memela, says the man was travelling to Dubai and was stopped and checked.
"It has been a very busy weekend for SARS Customs officials. Scanned bags were found with a currency of R3.9-million. The man has since been handed-over to the SAPS for further investigation," he said.
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Memela says a sniffer dog led officials to the drugs which weighed around 6kg.
He says the haul has been handed over to police for further investigation.