SEDIBENG. – Two suspects aged 47 and 35 were arrested in Deneysville for possession of illicit cigarettes during a Vehicle Check Point (VCP) conducted on the R549 on Thursday.

SAPS Members from various stations within Fezile Dabi District, in partnership with the Community Policing Forum (CPF), conducted the VCP on the R549. Police said that during the operation their members stopped a silver Toyota with two male occupants.

Upon searching the vehicle, they discovered boxes of illicit cigarettes in the boot. The illicit cigarettes estimated to be valued at R20 000 as well as the vehicle, were confiscated.

The two suspects are expected to appear before the Sasolburg Magistrate’s Court soon on charge of possession of illicit cigarettes.