POLICE APPREHEND TWO SUSPECTS IN POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL CIGARETTES IN TZANEEN

According to Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, intelligence was received regarding two white Toyota Corolla Quest vehicles transporting illicit Remington Gold cigarettes from Musina to the Tzaneen area. The operational teams promptly activated an observation plan along the R36 route.

The suspects’ vehicles were subsequently spotted driving towards the Tzaneen industrial area. When the teams attempted to intercept them, both drivers sped off in the direction of the Tzaneen Sasol garage. A pursuit ensued, and the vehicles were ultimately cornered near the Sasol Industrial area.

Upon searching the vehicles, Police discovered that both were loaded with illicit Remington Gold cigarettes. Two suspects, aged 37 and 48, both Zimbabwean nationals, were arrested on the scene.

The Provincial Commissioner of the Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, commends the collaborative effort between law enforcement and private security partners, which continues to disrupt criminal activities and safeguard the province’s economy.

The suspects are expected to appear before the Tzaneen Magistrate’s Court on 02 December 2025 to face charges of possession of illicit cigarettes.

The Police investigations are ongoing. #perfectradio #news