Kruger National Park rangers who had intercepted a group of men illegally entering SA from Mozambique found large amounts of alcohol, cigarettes and skin lightening creams in their possession.
Police spokesperson Brig Leonard Hlathi said the group was arrested on Thursday.
“According to information, the rangers were on duty patrolling along the fence which separates SA and Mozambique. They then spotted about 20 men from the side of Mozambique entering the Kruger National Park,” said Hlathi.
“These men started running after being instructed by the rangers to stop. Seven were apprehended but others managed to flee. The men had illicit cigarettes, liquor as well as skin whitening creams wrapped in black plastic bags and estimated to be worth about R78,000,” he added.
The group was arrested. They are just some of a number of people who have been arrested in recent days with large quantities of cigarettes or alcohol.
The sale of these items has been suspended in SA amid the coronavirus lockdown.
They were charged with possession of counterfeit cigarettes, liquor, contravention of the Illegal Immigration Act as well as trespassing, Hlathi said.
Mpumalanga’s police commissioner, Lt-Gen Mondli Zuma, hailed their rangers.
“We are delighted to have such men and women who are eager to fight crime. These rangers managed to intercept several suspects before the illicit goods could reach the targeted market,” said Zuma.
The group is expected to appear at the Bushbuckridge magistrate’s court on Monday.
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