The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has broken its silence on the recent Glen Austin house raid, confirming that a tipper truck was seized after officials found it lacked proper documentation.

SARS spokesperson Siphithi Sibeko said the truck was repossessed during the November 8 operation, which involved SARS officials working alongside the Department of Home Affairs and Immigration Services. The raid targeted a property where a fleet of trucks was parked.

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Sources close to the situation told the Midrand Reporter that the raid drew heavy police presence and SARS officials. However, officers on the scene declined to speak to the media, saying they were not authorised to comment, and instead referred queries to Sibeko.

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When asked whether only one truck had been repossessed and how many were part of the fleet, Sibeko responded:

“Yes, it was only one truck that was repossessed. I wouldn’t know how many trucks the owner has or owns. From our side, we often conduct similar raids from time to time.”
He explained that if the truck was linked to counterfeit goods, SARS was empowered under the Customs and Excise Act to detain any property associated with such activity. “This is how the truck was detained,” Sibeko added.

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