By Jorge Joaquim
The Mozambican authorities arrested on Monday night in Matutuine district, Maputo province, four South Africans accused of smuggling vehicles stolen in South Africa into Mozambique.
The detainees were found with two light vehicles without documentation and a refrigerated truck with forged documents and number plates.
A police spokesman in Maputo explained that the thieves were working with unknown Mozambicans.
This smuggling of cars continues despite the deployment of border guards a month ago under the Border Management Authority Act. They’ve been either stolen or hijacked in different areas across the country.
Residents suspect the smugglers may be working with some community members.
Two hundred BMA border guards have been entrusted with providing security to vulnerable segments of the borderline.
