By OBAKENG MAJE
7 June 2025- The police in Northern Cape confiscated R1 873 716 illicit cigarettes in Rosedale. This comes after a successful entrapment operation conducted by Upington Border Police members in the Rosedale area on 6 June 2025.
The ZF Mgcawu District police spokesperson, Sergeant Omphile Masegela said the off-duty members of Highway Patrol, informed their colleagues about the illicit cigarettes stored at one of the premises in Rosedale and they conducted a buy and bust operation with the assistance of SARS Customs personnel. Masegela said the possession of illicit cigarette inquiry was subsequently registered with exhibits being handed over to customs for further handling and investigation.
“On a continuous quest to fight any form of illegal activities in the ZF Mgcawu District, the SAPS members work jointly with their informants in actions against crime,” she said.
Meanwhile, the ZF Mgcawu District Police Commissioner, Major General Monica Sebili, commended the members for the exemplary teamwork and prompt response.
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