On 30 May 2021, members of the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation received a tip-off about a person who was smuggling explosives from Zimbabwe to South Africa. The Hawks members assisted by Tactical Response Team and Musina VISPOL members conducted an undercover operation.
The suspect, matching the description, was spotted walking at Beitbridge Port of Entry carrying luggage. He was stopped, searched and the team found detonators worth R110 000-00. Nhamo was arrested and kept in police custody until he was convicted and sentenced by the Musina Magistrate’s Court today, 17 May 2022. #Sentencing #CrossBorderCrimes
A 44-year-old explosives smuggler was sentenced to 15 years direct imprisonment for smuggling explosives.
