Sars uncovers R40m worth of illegal tobacco and metal in Durban and Polokwane

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Huge consignments of illegal cigarettes, hookah pipe tobacco and scrap metal amounting to R40m were uncovered during two major operations by the SA Revenue Service customs division in Durban and Polokwane.

Using modern risk detection systems and working with other law enforcement agencies, Sars siezed illicit cigarettes, hookah pipe tobacco and scrap metal worth R40m. Stock photo.Huge consignments of illegal cigarettes, hookah pipe tobacco and scrap metal amounting to R40m were uncovered during two major operations by the SA Revenue Service customs division in Durban and Polokwane.

Sars said the busts were carried out in a joint operation with the police and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation . The consignment consisted of three containers which concealed 1,800 cases of RG cigarettes and 1,245 cases of foreign brands not registered for sale in SA.

 

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