200 explosive devices on Beit Bridge bus
South African Revenue Services officials have confiscated more than 200 explosive detonating devices found in a bus at the Beit Bridge border post.
LIMPOPO – South African Revenue Services officials have confiscated more than 200 explosive detonating devices found in a bus at the Beit Bridge border post.
SA Revenue Service (Sars) said that on Tuesday just before 22:00, a customs detector dog unit member was conducting a search of a bus which had just entered South Africa from Zimbabwe when he discovered the detonating cords hidden in a bag on the bus. The cords were wrapped in clothing at the bottom of the bag, which allegedly belonged to the conductor of the Zimbabwe-registered bus.
“The SAPS explosives unit was called in and the 200 detonating cords were handed over to them,” Sars said. “The 21-year-old suspect was arrested and is in the custody of SAPS. The cords, which contain explosives, could be used in criminal activities such as the illegal mining industry, blowing up ATMs, etc.
According to provincial spokesperson, Col Ronel Otto, the 21-year-old suspect will be appearing in the Musina Magistrates Court today.
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