Angolan law enforcement officials have intensified their crackdown on fuel smuggling, illegal currency transport, and traffic violations, seizing more than 9,000 liters of fuel and $22,070 in separate operations across the country.
On Wednesday, August 13, Angola’s National Police (PNA) conducted coordinated actions in the provinces of Zaire, Moxico-Est, and Cubango, intercepting suspected diesel and gasoline smuggling activities.
A total of 9,310 liters of fuel were confiscated, and 288 individuals were arrested in connection with the operations.
Among those detained were 154 foreign nationals facing charges related to attempted illegal immigration, alongside 134 Angolan citizens.
Police also seized two firearms and assorted items from the suspects.
In a separate incident at Luanda International Airport on February 4, authorities confiscated $22,070 from a 48-year-old Angolan woman suspected of attempting to illegally transport foreign currency abroad.
The 24-hour nationwide operation extended to traffic enforcement, recording 20 accidents and resulting in the impoundment of 27 vehicles and 150 motorcycles. Officers also confiscated 87 driver’s licenses, 52 vehicle registration documents, 16 license certificates, and 63 vehicle logbooks. In total, 472 traffic violation tickets were issued.
“The operations reflect Angola’s continued commitment to curbing fuel smuggling, illegal immigration, and traffic violations, ensuring both security and compliance across provinces and major transport hubs,” a PNA spokesperson said.
Authorities have emphasized that these measures form part of broader efforts to protect strategic resources, maintain public order, and strengthen regulatory compliance, highlighting the challenges of monitoring fuel distribution, financial flows, and transport safety in Angola’s expansive territories.
The crackdown demonstrates a multifaceted approach combining anti-smuggling enforcement, immigration control, and traffic regulation, illustrating the government’s resolve to address both criminal activity and public safety risks simultaneously.
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