By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI 

An undocumented foreign national man (22) was arrested for being in possession of counterfeit cigarettes and expired goods. On 14 August 2024, at approximately 5pm, members from the Northern Cape Provincial Organised Crime Unit, with the assistance of the Northern Cape Task Team, operationalised information regarding the sale of counterfeit goods in Petrusville.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said upon arrival at the identified supermarket, police recovered counterfeit cigarettes and expired goods. She said when issuing a fine to the store owner (39), she allegedly attempted to bribe the police official.

“She was arrested on charges of bribery and employing an undocumented foreign national. Upon further investigation, a bottle store and a wholesale shop were also searched and a significant amount of counterfeit goods and medicine was recovered and confiscated.

“The estimated value of the confiscated cigarettes, expired goods and medicine is R450 000.  The police in the Northern Cape remain committed towards the eradication of counterfeit and expired products sold to communities in the province,” said Ehlers.

Meanwhile, the Northern Cape acting Police Commissioner, Major General Luntu Ngubelanga, commended the team for their swift response and acknowledged the community for providing information regarding criminal activities in their area.

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