10 March 2016 – SARS Customs seize R21 Million worth of narcotics
While the Russia-Africa Anti-Drug Dialogue was underway in Durban this week, SARS Customs officials have seized an estimated R21 Million street worth of narcotics with the assistance of upgraded state of the art scanning equipment, a highly trained detector dog unit, dedicated SARS Customs officers, and collaboration with the Hawks and the South African Police Service.
1 March 2016 – Clarification on recent media coverage
SARS has noted coverage in the last week by various media houses. SARS would like to respond to the reported issues.
22 February 2016 – R2.5-million drugs bust at OR Tambo International
Drugs worth an estimated R2.5-million were seized at OR Tambo International Airport by SARS Customs officials at the weekend.
15 February 2016 – Man arrested with R4-million drugs
A male passenger who seemed to be in a hurry to bypass customs was busted for possession of 13kg of methamphetamine valued at R4-million at OR International Airport at 6.16am on Sunday.
10 February 2016 – SARS busts R500 000 illicit cigarettes at Groblersbridge
SARS Customs officers intercepted a truck with illicit cigarettes worth over R500 000 at Groblersbridge on Sunday night.
9 February 2016 – R7-million currency bust at King Shaka International Airport
South African Revenue Services (SARS) Customs officials intercepted a consignment of currency worth R7-million at King Shaka International Airport in Durban on Sunday.
5 February 2016 – Two men in court for R8-Million VAT fraud
TWO men arrested for allegedly defrauding SARS of almost R8-million will appear at the Johannesburg Magistrate court today (Friday 5 February.)
3 February 2016 – SARS busts abalone and ephedrine worth over R10-million
SARS Customs Control officials busted ephedrine and abalone valued at more than R10-million in two separate incidents.
2 February 2016 – SARS continues crack down on non-compliance in cash ‘n carry sector
South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner, Tom Moyane, today announced the launch of random on-site inspections targeted at Cash & Carry businesses.
29 January 2016 – Clarification by SARS on recent media coverage
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) takes note of recent reports in the media pertaining to the organisation. In particular, the SARS Operating Model Review and the leakage of confidential information have garnered media coverage. SARS wishes to present its perspective on the internal restructuring process underway.
