The Police in Musina recovered 96 boxes of illicit cigarettes worth over R1.9 million after an unknown male suspect abandoned them at the streets of Musina town on 30 October 2024 at around 07h00.
According to information, the police were summoned to the scene, where they found a suspicious white Toyota Quantum parked at fuel station. Upon arrival, the suspect in the vehicle drove off. A car chase ensued until the driver who was alone abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene on foot
The police approached the vehicle and found it fully loaded with 96 boxes of Remington Gold cigarettes at the street value of R1 953 324-00. The illicit cigarettes were all confiscated.
The Police have launched investigations to reveal the origin and the destination of the illicit cigarettes.
Police have since launched a search for the suspect.
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