Update on border success: The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) recovers contraband goods

On Tuesday 11 October 2011, at or around 3h00, patrolling members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) confiscated illegal goods at Komatipoort border post in Mpumalanga. Two suspects escaped upon being spotted by the SANDF members and abandoned their goods.

The goods which were in possession of the suspects include the following:

  • Thirty two (32) bags of second hand clothes.
  • Twenty bottles of 250ml of gin.

The goods are estimated to be worth over twenty two thousand rand. The SANDF ensures that South African citizens are and feel safe by protecting its territorial integrity.

Enquiries:
Brigadier General Marthie Visser
Tel: 012 355 6302  
Cell: 082 459 1893

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