The Provincial Tracking Team members achieved a significant breakthrough following information received at about 20:30 on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, regarding a vehicle allegedly transporting illicit cigarettes from Musina to Gauteng Province.
Acting swiftly on the intelligence, the operational team intercepted the identified vehicle along the R516 road in the Tuinplaas policing area. Upon stopping and searching the vehicle, members discovered 36 master boxes of Remington Gold cigarettes concealed inside.
A 56-year-old male suspect, who was driving a white Ford Ranger single cab, was immediately arrested at the scene for possession of illicit cigarettes. The confiscated cigarettes have an estimated street value of R360 000.00.
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has commended the members for their swift response and continued efforts in combating illicit trade and related criminal activities in the province.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Mookgophong Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 13 February 2026.
Further investigations are ongoing.
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