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A joint intelligence driven operation between the SAPS and SARS lead to the recovery of illicit cigarettes. Six suspects are in police custody after they were caught in possession of illicit cigarettes.It's believed the site where they were arrested had been used as a distribution node in recent months. According to provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Mathapelo…

2020-05-27 13:21 So opportunity beckoned for those with an established underground network of distributors ready to supply and meet the desperate demand. And the prices surged and will continue to do so, writes Michael Gonzo.A single or losse entjie of largely unknown brand and origin costs R10 a pop. R200 for a pack of no-names…

Dlamini-Zuma pushes for tobacco, alcohol ban to continue until Level 1Speaking about the illicit liquor and tobacco trade, Cele said criminals were opportunistic and as a result have expanded their illegal trade to include counterfeit alcohol and cigarettes.This had also been evidenced in the increase of liquor and tobacco smuggling between South Africa, Botswana, eSwatini,…

A 39-year-old man who was caught allegedly transporting illicit cigarettes and who later reportedly tried to bribe police officers is expected to appear in court soon.The man was caught on Friday allegedly transporting illicit cigarettes worth R636 800, according to police spokesperson Brigadier Motantsi Makhele.Makhele said Boithuso police officers, who were on patrol, had noticed…

argued in court papers filed on Monday there was no proof Covid-19 was spread through smoking cigarettes.Essential goodsThe association served the government with court papers, filed at the Pretoria High Court, to challenge the decision to retain the ban on the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products during Level 4 of the lockdown. FITA is…