South African authorities seize cocaine shipments at the Port of Durban in multiple operations involving the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Hawks. Several outlets report that investigators intercept drug consignments hidden in cargo arriving at the port, including concealment inside heavy-duty excavation equipment and consignments carried in trucks. One report says police discover 90 kilograms of cocaine worth about R36 million after trucks arrive from Brazil at the port. Another account describes SARS intercepting a suspected cocaine shipment concealed within excavators. Additional coverage characterizes the latest actions as major busts, with one outlet citing the seizure of 30 bricks of “pure cocaine” at Durban Harbour. Across the reports, authorities present the seizures as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt organised drug trafficking and smuggling through maritime routes. The operations are described as joint work between SARS and the Hawks, and the reports emphasize the use of customs and law-enforcement capabilities to identify concealed shipments in port arrivals.
SARS and Hawks seize cocaine shipments at Durban Port, concealed in equipment and trucks
South African authorities seize cocaine shipments at the Port of Durban in multiple operations involving the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Hawks. Several outlets report that investigato...
- SARS and the Hawks conduct joint operations at the Port of Durban to intercept cocaine shipments.
- One reported shipment involves cocaine concealed in heavy-duty excavators at the port.
- Another report says police find 90kg of cocaine worth about R36 million in trucks arriving from Brazil.
- At least one account reports 30 bricks of cocaine seized at Durban Harbour.
- All reports describe the seizures as significant blows against cocaine trafficking through the port.
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Hawks worked together on a major drug bust at the Port of Durban.
1 day agoOn Saturday, 6 June, police discovered 90kg of cocaine worth R36 million concealed in trucks arriving from Brazil at the same port.
1 day agoAuthorities in South Africa have dealt a significant blow to the drug trade, seizing 30 bricks of pure cocaine at Durban Harbour in a major operation involving Sars and the Hawks.
2 days agoSARS has successfully intercepted a large consignment of cocaine concealed within heavy-duty excavation equipment at the Port of Durban, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug smuggling.
5 days agoIn a significant operation, Sars intercepts 90 bricks of cocaine at the Port of Durban, marking a decisive blow against organised crime and showcasing the effectiveness of modern customs enforcement.
5 days agoSARS says it has intercepted a significant cocaine shipment concealed within heavy-duty excavators at the Port of Durban.
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