An attempt by a Pakistani national to bribe a customs official at OR Tambo International into allowing him to enter the country with forbidden fruits, has backfired after he was arrested by the police on Sunday.
Osman Mia (35) was arrested by the detective task team, which investigates crime and corruption at the airport, and has appeared in Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court for attempting to bribe a customs official with R200, Brig Hangwani Mulaudzi, national police spokesman, said.
“Shortly after landing at the airport, Mia failed to declare that he was in possession of mangoes, something that is supposed to be declared. When the customs officials found out he decided to grease the official’s palms by offering money, a move that was rebuffed and led to his arrest.”
Mia has been remanded in custody pending his next court appearance on April 19 for a bail hearing.
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