ZRA intercepts signals of smuggled cell phones from the UAE via Malawi

 

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THE Zambia Revenue (ZRA) has intercepted a rigid Scania truck with cell phones and accessories which are believed to have been originating from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Topsy Sikalinda has revealed that the illegal smuggling cartel was discovered by the authority intelligence team which was on the ground under cover.

Sikalinda in a statement said the anti-smuggling team intercepted a rigid Scania truck with cell phones and accessories, a consignment which was captured in Nyimba district after outsmarting authorities at Mwami border port.

He also disclosed that the phones and accessories were believed to have landed in Malawi at Lilongwe Airport and were smuggled using various local taxi cabs into Zambia and then reloaded into the Scania truck on the Zambian side.

“The driver of the truck and another vehicle Mercedes Benz which was being used as a advance party or sweeper to clean up the route was also arrested. The two later tried to corrupt the ZRA officials and further charges will be imposed on them,” Sikalinda disclosed.

And Sikalinda said the authority is currently ascertaining the involvement of the various taxi drivers who are likely to be captured and brought before the courts for possible prosecution.

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