Moroka an epicentre of cross-border crime

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Kgosi George Moroka during the RAMOJAKGA Crime Prevention Seminar. PIC: LESEDI MKHUTSHWA

MOROKA: Moroka village, which is a stone's throw from the Botswana-Zimbabwe border, is an epicentre of cross-border crime, including smuggling of goods, cattle rustling, and human trafficking activities.

According to Moroka village leader, Kgosi George Moroka, the borderline fence is in a dilapidated state, facilitating illegal activities like fuel smuggling, car theft, cattle rustling, and drug and human trafficking.

"The petrol and diesel are being smuggled at night and even during the day, as this is a common thing," Moroka stated.

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Moroka an epicentre of cross-border crime

MOROKA: Moroka village, which is a stone's throw from the Botswana-Zimbabwe border, is an epicentre of cross-border crime, including smuggling of goods, cattle rustling, and human trafficking activities.

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