A man arrested for being in possession of illegal cigarettes

Loyiso Langeni
13 December 2013

Western Cape Traffic officials arrested a truck driver on Thursday for allegedly being in possession of illegal cigarettes.

The man was arrested during a routine check by provincial traffic authorities at the Vissershok weighbridge.

Provincial Traffic Chief Kenny Africa said the 32-year-old man was arrested after he was found with illegal cigarettes worth R1.9 million.

He is expected to appear in court once he has been charged.