| An individual was importing second-hand vehicles from Japan, ostensibly for delivery to the market in Moçambique. The cars were being taken from Durban harbour to Ressano Garcia, checked through customs into Moçambique, and then driven back. The South African authorities at the border post became suspicious and alerted Customs & Excise, who welcomed the assistance of OF&A's Trade Fraud Division, in investigating the matter. The trade fraud investigation took the OF&A team to the address of the vehicle importer. The team discovered the vehicles here all there and took down their registration details. These details were reported to Customs & Excise, who obtained a warrant to visit the address themselves and detain the culprit. "The culprit had intended selling the cars himself and wanted to increase his profits by avoiding duties and taxes. Instead, he had to pay those costs and substantial penalties."
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