POLOKWANE – Members of the Limpopo Provincial Flying Squad arrested a 22-year-old foreign national for possession and dealing in illicit cigarettes during an operation conducted at Senwabarwana policing area in the early hours of Monday, 16 March 2026.
Members attached to the Provincial Flying Squad, Relief B, were activated following information about a person believed to be hiding at a location suspected to be used for storing illicit cigarettes.
Upon arrival at the identified premises, a person of interest fled the scene after noticing the presence of the police. While searching the area, members discovered an Ethiopian national hiding inside a white Mahindra bakkie. Police searched the vehicle and found illicit cigarettes believed to be Remington Gold brand with an estimated street value of approximately R40 000.
The suspect (22) was immediately placed under arrest for possession and dealing in illicit cigarettes. The illicit cigarettes and the motor vehicle were seized.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Senwabarwana Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 17 March 2026.
Police investigations are continuing.
