Cigarette haul worth R1m found

Cigarettes estimated at R1m in value were found at a house in Meyerton.
Cigarettes estimated at R1m in value were found at a house in Meyerton.
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A man, 43, was arrested in Meyerton, near Vereeniging, after being found with cigarettes valued at about R1m, metro police said on Wednesday.

The man was arrested during a joint operation by metro police and the SAPS on Monday after a tip-off.  

The man tried to bribe officers with a bag containing R29,900 in cash.

He is expected to appear in court soon.


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