Man arrested for smuggling counterfeit cigarettes in NW
North West Police have arrested a Namibian national on charges of smuggling counterfeit cigarettes. Police spokesperson Brigadier Thulani Ngubane says the suspect was arrested at the Kopfontein border post in Nietverdient near Zeerust. He was arrested after his truck was searched.Ngubane says the suspect will appear in court tomorrow .“We can confirm that as of last night the police once more busted a person who was illegally smuggling illegal cigarettes into the country. These cigarettes were hidden in a truck and about 90 cases of illegal cigarettes were found in the possession of this Namibian driver.”Ngubane says the cigarettes have a street value of more than Rs 500 000. On Friday, Orange Farm police arrested a 46-year old man at his home after he was found in possession of commercial explosives following tip-off from community members. Police spokesperson Maloisane Polo said during questioning the man said they belonged to a friend.Commercial explosives are normally used by criminals for ATMs bombings and are predominantly found in mines. The suspect is expected to appear in court tomorrow.
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