From: Business Tech [South Africa]
The South African Revenue Services (SARS) has unveiled a new high-technology cargo container scanner at Cape Town Harbour.
The scanner is the second of its kind to be acquired by SARS Customs in its fight against the illicit economy which robs South Africa of millions of rands in unpaid duties and taxes every year and puts the security of citizens at risk.
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On 22 June 2015, Cape Town’s very first cargo scanner became operational; while the refurbished Durban mobile scanner is scheduled for deployment at Beitbridge in December 2015.
SARS noted that Beitbridge border is where it finds a high prevalence in cigarette smuggling.
