BMA says it's making headway in disrupting illegal activities including human, child smuggling
On Friday, BMA border guards intercepted a minibus taxi at the Lebombo Port of Entry attempting to smuggle 14 undocumented children from Mozambique into South Africa.
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JOHANNESBURG - With the festive season in full swing, the country's Border Management Authority (BMA) says it’s making headway in disrupting illegal activities including human and child smuggling.
On Friday, BMA border guards intercepted a minibus taxi at the Lebombo Port of Entry attempting to smuggle 14 undocumented children from Mozambique into South Africa.
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The children, aged between four and sixteen, were rescued and handed over to the Department of Social Development for care and support.
The driver was arrested and charged under the Immigration Act for aiding and abetting illegal entry.
“On Friday, 6 December 2024, vigilant BMA border guards intercepted a minibus taxi attempting to smuggle 14 undocumented children from Mozambique, aged between 4 and 16 years, into South Africa through the Lebombo Port of Entry,” said BMA spokesperson Mmemme Mogotsi.