The recent efforts of members of the Vhembe District Cross Boarder and Trio Task Teams in Limpopo have yielded success in combating the smuggling of illicit cigarettes, following the arrest of a 40-year-old suspect who was found in possession of illicit cigarettes worth approximately half a million (R497000-00) on Tuesday 29 August 2023 at about 19:00.
The members were patrolling along the R525 road from Tshipise to N1 Baobab Tollgate when they noticed a suspicious white Ford Ranger motor vehicle driving at a high speed. They then gave chase and subsequently cornered the suspect. The vehicle was thoroughly searched and 760 cartoons and 4 boxes of illicit cigarettes with an estimated value of R497000-00 were discovered inside the bakkie and seized. The vehicle was also confiscated.
“The determined actions, vigilance, and continued collaboration of our members remain crucial in maintaining these gains, “said Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe
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