Members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Provincial Flying Squad in Limpopo acted on intelligence regarding a white Toyota Corolla with Gauteng registration plates. The vehicle was reportedly involved in distributing illicit Remington Gold cigarettes in the Westernburg, Seshego, and Polokwane policing areas.
A lookout operation was activated, leading to the vehicle being traced and intercepted on the R37 road en route to Lebowakgomo.
During a search of the vehicle, police discovered a consignment of illicit Remington Gold cigarettes with an estimated value of R50,000. The driver, during questioning, admitted he was responsible for delivering the illicit cigarettes in the area. He further identified himself as a Zimbabwean national and was found to be in South Africa illegally.
The suspect, a 40-year-old male, was arrested and charged with possession of illicit cigarettes and contravention of the Immigration Act (illegal immigration).
He is expected to appear before the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 13 April 2026.