An Ethiopian national has been arrested after allegedly being found in possession of thousands of cartons of illicit cigarettes and fraudulent documents on the N1 South Highway near the Carousel Toll Plaza.
The illegal cigarettes have a street value of R800 000.
Gauteng Community Safety Police spokesperson Obed Sibasa says the illicit cigarettes are part of the many goods confiscated daily during the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown operation across the province.
“The suspect was found with approximately 87 600 packets of Ramington Gold cigarettes. The street value of the confiscated cigarettes is estimated at R800 000. The suspect is expected to appear at the Temba Magistrate Court soon to face charges relating to unlawful possession of and dealing in illegal cigarettes as well as possession of fraudulent documents during the Covid-19 lockdown operation.
Sale of cigarettes remains banned:
