By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
26 June 2025- The police seized illicit cigarettes worth R2.8 million in a shop at Groblershoop. This comes after members of Upington Border Police received a tip-off on 23 June 2025 regarding illicit cigarettes being sold at a shop in Groblershoop, as well as alleged storage premises, where a load of cigarettes for the mentioned shop was offloaded for storage.
The ZF Mgcawu District Police spokesperson, Sergeant Omphile Masegela said the premises were confirmed through crime intelligence and a search warrant was obtained. Masegela said on 25 June 2025, a buy and bust operation was conducted with the assistance of Upington K9 Unit and Customs.
“Upon searching the said premises, the police discovered
110 master cases, 68 cartons, and 46 packets of cigarettes valued at approximately R2.8 million were seized and handed over to customs for further investigation,” she said.
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