The Zimbabwe Republic Police has urged members of the public to comply with all customs clearance procedures at the country’s ports of entry.
This follows the arrest of two suspected smugglers of a motor vehicle from South Africa. The police said in a statement:
The ZRP has arrested 02 suspects for smuggling a motor vehicle from South Africa.
The incident occurred on 6/5/19 along the Masvingo – Beitbridge road where a Nissan Hardbody registration number FS56 CV GP was intercepted by the police at a roadblock near Bubi.
The 02 occupants failed to produce the Temporary Import Permit in respect of the vehicle.
One of the suspects claimed ownership of the vehicle although the vehicle documentation reflects another name. The suspects are in police custody and investigations are in progress.
The police would like to urge members of the public to comply with all customs clearance procedures at the country’s ports of entry.