The South African Police Service says they conducted a search and seizure operation at a premises in Upington yesterday and confiscated illicit cigarettes to the value of over R2, 6 million. Police spokesperson sergeant Omphile Masegela says an enquiry docket was opened and the cigarettes were handed over to customs for further investigation. Masegela says police will continue with efforts to address the trade in illicit cigarettes and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. Masegela says the following............ â€œInsert” (ILLICIT)

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