South Africa: Two Nigerians, Israeli Caught in South Africa for Smuggling About U.S.$10 Million to Buy Arms

15 September 2014

Two Nigerians and an Israeli national are facing investigation in South Africa after they attempted to smuggle US$9.3 million apparently meant for buying arms for the Nigerian intelligence service.

The suspected smugglers landed at Lanseria International Airport, Johannesburg, on September 5, in a private jet from Abuja with the money stashed in three suitcases, according to City Press, a South African based newspaper.

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