DailySun
Brits – Authorities have seized illegal cigarettes worth R4.5 million during a coordinated operation in Brits, North West.
As reported by police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk, three Bangladeshi nationals were arrested during the raid for breaching the Immigration Act.
The initiative was led by the National Counterfeit Goods Unit, with support from Crime Intelligence and the South African Revenue Service.
This operation utilized a collaborative team from various branches of the South African Police Service (SAPS), including the National Intervention Unit, Tactical Response Team, K9 Unit, Rapid Rail Police Unit, and Flying Squad.
The law enforcement personnel in North West, part of Operation Vala Umgodi aimed at tackling illegal mining, also played a role in this operation.
“While primarily focused on combating illicit mining, these officers also address other criminal activities across the provinces,” Lieutenant Colonel Van Wyk noted.
“SAPS is committed to dismantling the illegal trade of counterfeit and illicit goods that threaten consumers, disrupt legitimate businesses, and endanger the national economy.”
