{"id":99999,"date":"2026-04-23T16:39:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:39:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mozambique\/all-news\/sernic-seizes-over-30-mobile-phones-in-b-o-prison-sweep"},"modified":"2026-04-23T17:17:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T17:17:42","slug":"sernic-seizes-over-30-mobile-phones-in-b-o-prison-sweep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mozambique\/all-news\/sernic-seizes-over-30-mobile-phones-in-b-o-prison-sweep","title":{"rendered":"SERNIC Seizes over 30 Mobile Phones in B.O Prison Sweep"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Mozambique. <\/strong> <\/span>More than 30 mobile phones were seized on Tuesday morning by Mozambique\u2019s National Criminal Investigation Service (SERNIC) at the Special Maximum Security Penitentiary Establishment of Machava, known as B.O.<\/p>\n<p>The operation forms part of efforts to combat crimes such as online fraud carried out using electronic devices, kidnapping, as well as fraud involving mobile money accounts, among other offences.<\/p>\n<p>Among the items seized were SIM cards from national networks and neighbouring South Africa, electronic cigarettes, headphones, mobile phone chargers and power banks, among other items prohibited within the facility.<\/p>\n<p>SERNIC spokesperson Hila\u0301rio Lole said investigations are under way to identify and hold accountable all those involved, including possible officers of the National Prison Service (SERNAP) and inmates.<b> <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Mozambique<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Mozambique. 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