The Border Management Authority (BMA) has intercepted explosive cables hidden inside a bus at the Beitbridge Port of Entry.
The explosives were found on Saturday during a routine inspection of an Interlink bus travelling from Malawi. Border guards discovered the cables hidden inside a bag of rice.
The SAPS Bomb Disposal Unit and the Hawks were called to the scene. The explosives, valued at about R100,000, were safely secured.
A Malawian man has been arrested and is being held at Musina Police Station. Police are investigating where the explosives came from, where they were headed, and whether organised crime groups were involved.
Acting BMA Commissioner Major General David Chilembe praised the border guards for their vigilance, saying the seizure shows the authority’s commitment to protecting South Africa’s borders and stopping the movement of dangerous and illegal goods.
