rip-on-rip-off

There is a container identification and management system involving electronic signals from Transnet that controls container movement, and suspects know how to manipulate this to steal drugs.

“For the container to move, an electronic signal must come from Transnet to release that container onto the ground. The machine comes, picks the container up. ... So we pick up their irregularities when an unauthorised move puts that from level two and three on the ground. If it has been moved to the ground without authorisation, rip-on-rip-off takes place. ... The suspects know that.”

Rip-on-rip-off is a form of drug theft that occurs when unauthorized container movement to ground level happens, leading to stealing after truck leaves the controlled area at the harbor.

“That is rip-on-rip-off. ... Highly likely the moment that truck leaves the controlled boom by Pier 1 or Pier 2 or New Pier, they will break the seal, take the drugs. Because normal people can have access to that part of the harbour. It is a risk.”