22/07/2026
SOMALIS DISCOVERED HIDING UNDER BAGS OF RICE BY ZRA OFFICERS DURING KAPIRI OPERATION.
SEVEN Somali nationals hoping to quietly pass through Zambia to Zimbabwe had their journey cut short after Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) officers discovered them hidden beneath bags of rice in a vehicle during a routine operation in Kapiri Mposhi.
The illegal immigrants were intercepted after ZRA officers stopped a Toyota Probox that was travelling towards the Chirundu One Stop Border Post.
According to ZRA, the inspection revealed seven Somali nationals concealed in the rear cargo compartment underneath bags of rice and other goods.
The Zambian driver of the vehicle, together with the seven immigrants, was immediately handed over to the Department of Immigration for profiling and further legal action under the Immigration and Deportation Act.
In a separate operation, ZRA also impounded a motor vehicle that had remained in Zambia illegally after its temporary import permit expired.
The authority said the vehicle entered the country through Kasumbalesa Border Post in December 2025 but was never taken out after the permit expired, contrary to customs regulations.
"The Authority would like to remind importers to comply with customs laws, as violations attract enforcement action, including seizure," ZRA stated.
(C) Kalemba
Afri24 July 22, 2026.
