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Media Statement POLOKWANE – A joint intelligence driven operation has led o the arrest of a 24-year-old foreign national for dealing in illicit cigarettes on Friday, 24 January 2025, at Makhado precinct under Vhembe District. Police received valuable information about a white Isuzu truck that was traveling from Beitbridge Point of Entry and allegedly destined to Johannesburg, Gauteng province to deliver illicit cigarettes. Police responded swiftly on the information and a joint search operation comprising of the Provincial Tracking Team, Makhado Detectives and a Private Security and an Investigation company was activated to locate it. The truck, fitting the description, was subsequently spotted driving along the N1 North public road outside Makhado where it was stopped and searched. During the search, police discovered 105 boxes of illicit cigarettes loaded inside empty crates. The driver was asked about the origin of the illicit cigarettes but failed to provide a satisfactory response and was immediately placed under arrest. During the arrest, police seized illicit cigarettes with an estimated street value of R650.000 together with an Isuzu truck utilized during the commission of crime valued at R900.000. A 24 year-old male suspect is expected to appear before Makhado Magistrate court on Monday 27 January 2025 facing a charge of dealing in illicit cigarettes. Police investigations are continuing. Ends
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