The Hawks seized R1 million and two
luxury vehicles when they arrested five suspects believed to be selling illicit
cigarette in the North West .
The suspects appeared in court
earlier this week and were released on R100 000 bail each.
The suspects are accused of leading
a syndicate that smuggled illicit cigarettes between South
Africa and Botswana .
Captain Paul Ramaloko said the
syndicate were arrested after intensive investigation conducted by Hawks in the
North West Province .
“We confiscated R1.1 million in
cash. Five of these syndicates were released on R100 000 bail each.” Ramaloko
added
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