By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
17 February 2026- The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Port Nolloth has recorded a significant success in the ongoing fight against illicit trade. While en route to conduct a community awareness campaign in Sizamile, the acting Station Commander and a member on duty identified a delivery truck suspected of transporting illicit cigarettes into Port Nolloth.
The Namakwa District police spokesperson, Captain Ivan Magerman said the vehicle was subsequently stopped and searched with the consent of the driver. Magerman said the police found 912 cartons of an array of cigarettes during the search.
“Customs officials arrived shortly thereafter and confirmed the total value of the seized goods at R259 886,80. The cigarettes were confiscated, booked in as evidence and formally handed over to Customs for further processing.
“This successful interception demonstrates SAPS’ unwavering commitment to protecting communities and ensuring that criminal enterprises find no safe haven in Port Nolloth or the broader Namakwa District,” he said.
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