The Northern Cape SAPS, after the final tally confirm the haul of alleged illicit cigarettes seized to be worth an estimated R5.4 million and not R500 000-00 as indicated in previous preliminary media release.
The vigilant Kimberley SAPS Public Order Policing unit, Platoon 5, is lauded by the SAPS Management for their outstanding efforts and swift reaction to the matter.
The SAPS members followed up on information of a truck allegedly transporting illicit goods. After conducting patrols on the N12 road in the vicinity of Shell Ultra City garage in Kimberley.
Subsequently, the members stopped the truck fitting the description on Friday, 14 March 2025, and seized alleged illicit cigarettes valued at approximately R5.4 million.
On Friday, 14 March 2025 at approximately 14:25 the truck was spotted at a petrol station with two male security officials. Police searched the vehicle and discovered the boxes of illicit cigarettes and confiscated the Isuzu truck as it was allegedly utilized in the commission of crime.
No arrests have been effected, however the police are investigating an enquiry into the matter.
The police are urging the community to continue being the ears and eyes of the police and report criminal activities via the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or utilize the MySAPS App. All information will be treated confidentially. The investigation continues.
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– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) March 17, 2025
