Increased vessel traffic and limited enforcement are driving up the level of crime in the region.
The alleged criminals were arrested over two days and have been charged for breaking various laws.
The department has ramped up its fight against crime by increasing its focus on stopping and searching vehicles.
Suspects opened fire on the wardens when they attempted to search them during a routine railway patrol.
“This points to the success of collaboration with our counterparts from Brazil.” - Edward Kieswetter.
Transnet has reported a swathe of legal successes against criminals targeting its rail infrastructure.
Operation Serengeti 2.0 netted 1 209 arrests, recovered $97.4 million and dismantled 11 432 malicious infrastructures.
There is ‘no place in the public transport sector’ for criminality. – Barbara Creecy.
These criminal syndicates are impacting economic stability and national security. –Transnet.
The Brazilian national attempted to smuggle 10kg of cocaine through OR Tambo International Airport.
“Drivers are usually beaten and then held in nearby bush.” – Transist
