15 years for smuggling explosives from Zim into SA
A man gets 15 years in prison for bringing explosives from Zimbabwe into South Africa.
An unnamed 44-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to smuggle explosive materials into South Africa, according to reports by the Hawks intelligence agency.
Tuesday, Musina Magistrate’s Court handed down a sentence to Motsi Wilfred Nhamo.
Matimba Maluleke, the Hawks spokesperson, said that on May 30 of last year, Nhamo was arrested at Beitbridge following information that he was trying to smuggle explosives across the border from Zimbabwe into South Africa.
“On 30 May, 2021, members of the Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation received a tip-off about a person smuggling explosives from Zimbabwe into South Africa.
“The Hawks, assisted by Tactical Response Team and Musina Vispol members, conducted an undercover operation.
“The suspect, matching the description, was spotted walking at the Beitbridge port of entry carrying luggage. He was stopped, searched and the team found detonators worth R110 000.
“Nhamo was arrested and kept in police custody until he was convicted and sentenced by the Musina Magistrate’s Court today, May 17,” he said.
