The South African Police Service says, there will be more boots on the ground and efforts will be fortified to ensure that members of the community and their property will be safe and secure during the festive season and beyond. The police say efforts were intensified at identified general dealers and wholesale outlets that resulted in the remarkable confiscation of illicit cigarettes, tobacco products and expired goods valued at almost R20 million in Upington on Friday, the 17th November 2023. According to information, the multi-disciplinary team executed 211 compliance inspections at tuck shops, liquor outlets, second hand goods dealers and scrap metal dealers in the province. Provincial commissioner Lieutenant general Koliswa Otola applauded the joint efforts of the law enforcement agencies that led to the arrest of suspects and significant confiscations.

Journalist: Tsosangkgotla Mararang
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