The South African Revenue Service (SARS) seized goods worth more than R1,7 billion in the first six months of 2018.
Compared to 2017’s total R1.65 billion, it is a major triumph against the smuggling trade, according to Beyers Theron of SARS.
R1,4 billion clothing, R171 million narcotics, R53 million, Viagra worth R40 million, R33 million cigarettes, endangered species of R14 million and R190,000 alcohol are confiscated among others .
India, China and Dubai are popular places where goods are smuggled.
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