The SARS official at Groblersburg was discussing with truck driver when the driver offered him a bribe of R20,000 which the official refused.
SARS official refuses bribe, seizes R1 million facial creams and illicit cigarettes at border with Botswana Two men, aged 38 and 42, have been arrested for allegedly smuggling illicit goods at the Groblersburg port of entry bordering South Africa and Botswana .
“According to the reports, a customs official on duty at the import arrival gate intercepted a white freightliner truck and a trailer with two occupants, with Gauteng registration, carrying the consignment of precious stones cleared in bond,” said Thakeng.
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