Two Nigerians and an Isreali arrested for alleged smuggling of $9.3m into S' Africa

Hmm things just keep getting interesting in Nigeria. You can never be bored when it comes to news about Nigeria. The latest is that two Nigerians and an Israeli citizen are being investigated by South African police for allegedly trying to smuggle $9.3 million in cash into the country on September 5^th.

According to City Press South Africa, the money which was in bundles of unused $100 bills packed in three suitcase were transported in a small business jet, a bombadier Challenger 600 with a Nigerian crew and piloted by Captain Tunde Ojongbede.

The jet is said to have departed from Abuja and when it arrived South Africa, the money was discovered. When asked by the authorities, the men said the money was supposedly for the purchase of arms for the Nigerian security services.

Spokesperson of the South African Revenue Service (SARS), Marika Muller in a statement said the money was seized at the Lanseria airport, northwest of Johannesburg

"The passengers' luggage was searched after Customs officials detected irregularities. The money was detained as it was undisclosed/undeclared and above the prescribed legal limit", Muller said.

Solomon Makgale, South African airport security spokesman confirmed a police investigation is currently underway.

This is so interesting to read now let's wait and watch accusations and denials unfold.

Please remain happy and spread happiness around. Xoxo