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A shortage of dogs used to sniff out drugs and other contraband is costing South Africa\u2019s tax agency millions of rand in foregone customs revenue.<\/p>\n
The agency\u2019s Detector Dog Unit has 66 handlers, nine of whom are without dogs, and needs to acquire 14 additional canines to meet operational requirements, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said in a written reply to a lawmaker\u2019s question on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Each dog contributes about R29.7 million ($1.8 million) to the state\u2019s coffers each year by detecting goods that would have otherwise evaded customs duty, indicating that the shortfall in animals is costing some R415 million annually in lost income, he said.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis estimate remains subject to operational deployment, the prevailing risk environment and detection success rates.\u201d<\/p>\n
A tender process to acquire additional dogs is due to commence next month and a new panel of suppliers will likely be appointed by April next year.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe limited availability of dogs that meet the behavioural standards required for customs detector dog training,\u201d is a challenge, Godongwana said.<\/p>\n
\u201cMore than 60% of dogs assessed do not meet the testing requirements.\u201d<\/p>\n
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