Police in Limpopo arrested a suspected smuggler transporting illicit cigarettes worth more than R1.6 million at Muswodi outside Musina. The cigarettes were concealed in a bakkie and have been confiscated. The suspect faces charges under the Customs and Excise Act.
Police arrested a suspected illicit cigarette smuggler at Muswodi, a location outside Musina in Limpopo province. The arrest occurred during a search of a bakkie, where officers discovered a large consignment of cigarettes hidden inside the vehicle.
The illicit cigarettes were valued at approximately R1 663 045. Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba confirmed the details, stating: “During the search, police discovered a large consignment of illicit cigarettes concealed inside the vehicle. The driver was immediately arrested for contravention of the Customs and Excise Act. The illicit cigarettes, valued at approximately R1 663 045, were confiscated. The suspect is expected to appear before the local Magistrate’s Court soon.”
The suspect, identified as the driver of the vehicle, will appear in the local Magistrate’s Court in the coming days. No further details on the suspect's identity or additional arrests were provided.
