By Obakeng Maje

Kimberley-Two men have been arrested after they were allegedly found in possession of illicit cigarettes, Northern Cape police said.

Liutenant Sergio Kock said Kimberley Visible Policing Unit received a tip-off about a maroon Chevrolet Aveco parked next to Stockdale street with illicit cigarettes on it.

“Police responded to the call and allegedly searched the vehicle and found boxes filled with illicit cigarettes” lieutenant Sergio Kock said.

The driver,27, was allegedly arrested and led the police to a shop in De Beer where another boxes were allegedly found.

“A 22 year-old shop owner was allegedly arrested too and will appear briefly at Kimberley Magistrate Court for being in possession of illicit cigarettes” Kock said.

Police said a Aveco was also consficated as it was used in commission of crime and forms part of investigations.-TDN

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