BY Obakeng Maje

Skilpadshek Border post Police recovered 2 657 packets of 20’s Seville illicit cigarettes yesterday at about 10h15 North West police said.

According to information received the police were conducting a search at the arrival searching point at Skilpadshek border post when they noticed a pack of illicit cigarettes hidden underneath a carpet in the boot of a vehicle.

“A thorough search was conducted and more cigarettes were found hidden under the front bumper, rear bumper, under the dashboard, and in a false compartment in the boot next to the petrol tank” Colonel Emelda Setlhako said.

“After completion of the search 2 657 packets of 20’s Seville cigarettes with an estimated value of R37 940.28 were discovered hidden with the intention of smuggling them into the country” She continues.

One suspect a Zimbabwean man aged 24, was arrested and detained and a case of illicit trade in tobacco and tobacco products was opened at Motswedi police station.

He will appear in court soon.

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