PRETORIA, Thursday 4 January 2018 – SARS Customs officials with the detector dog unit intercepted a female pedestrian trying to smuggle 3.6kg of heroin, estimated at R3.6-million, into South Africa at Lebombo border on Wednesday, 3 January 2018.

The incident happened when the female pedestrian with two backpacks was walking through the vehicle lane. Upon search, heroin was found concealed in false compartments with two plastics containing an off-white crystal like substance that reactive positive to tests. .

The goods were detained and handed over to South African Police Service for safe-keeping and further investigation. The passenger has been arrested at Komatipoort Police Station.

The successful operation was the result of cooperation between SARS and SAPS, who remain committed to protecting our borders and facilitating legitimate trade.

Contact sarsmedia@sars.gov.za or call Sandile Memela 082 800 3750

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