Accused appears in court for possession of illicit cigarettes

POTCHEFSTROOM: The fight against illegal economic activities and transnational crimes gained success when the police at Skilpadshek Port of Entry between South Africa and Botswana, arrested a suspect for possession of illicit cigarettes on Monday evening, 26 September 2022.

 

According to information, a search was conducted on the truck that was entering the country from Zimbabwe via Botswana. During the search, illicit cigarettes with an estimated street value of R1.5 million were found in a false compartment.

 

The truck driver, Tawanda Maxwell Tavuya (45) was immediately arrested and he made a brief appearance before the Lehurutshe Magistrates’ Court yesterday for possession of illicit cigarettes. He was granted R4000.00 bail and the case was postponed until Thursday, 27 October 2022.

 

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) is investigating.

 

The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena lauded the members for their alertness that led to the success and reiterated that the police working together with other law enforcement agencies will ensure that those who transgress the law at the Port of Entries are brought to book.

 

Source: South African Police Service

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