Two Zimbabwean nationals arrested after illicit cigarettes worth nearly R2 million found in coal truck
Limpopo police have arrested two Zimbabwean men after 4,800 cartons of illicit cigarettes worth nearly R2 million were found hidden beneath a load of coal at the Groblersbrug Port of Entry in the Waterberg District on Friday.
Limpopo police have apprehended two Zimbabwean men, aged 23 and 35, following the discovery of illicit cigarettes worth nearly R2 million hidden beneath a load of coal in a truck at the Groblersbrug Port of Entry in Waterberg District on Friday. The arrests were made after receiving information about a suspicious truck, which prompted Border Policing and Customs to position themselves at the port.
Upon the truck's arrival, it was inspected and the men were detained. A total of 4,800 cartons of illicit cigarettes, including 4,050 Remington Gold and 750 Swan brands, were seized, valued at R1,996,800. Additionally, a truck and two trailers estimated to be worth R854,250 were also confiscated. The two Zimbabwean nationals are scheduled to appear in Phalala Magistrate's Court on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, for charges related to the smuggling of illicit cigarettes.
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