Woman caught with illegal cigarettes
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A woman was arrested last week after allegedly being caught with illicit goods at the Oshivelo checkpoint.
Oshikoto police regional commander, Commissioner Teopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku, said the incident took place at around 12:00. After a police search, 223 boxes of ‘Yes’ cigarettes - valued at N$44 600 - were found.
She said the 38-year-old suspect faces charges of contravening the Tobacco Control Act.
“She was travelling as a passenger from the north to Windhoek in a white Toyota Quantum minibus," Kalompo-Nashikaku said.
The suspect is expected to appear in the Tsumeb Magistrate’s Court today.
Oshikoto police regional commander, Commissioner Teopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku, said the incident took place at around 12:00. After a police search, 223 boxes of ‘Yes’ cigarettes - valued at N$44 600 - were found.
She said the 38-year-old suspect faces charges of contravening the Tobacco Control Act.
“She was travelling as a passenger from the north to Windhoek in a white Toyota Quantum minibus," Kalompo-Nashikaku said.
The suspect is expected to appear in the Tsumeb Magistrate’s Court today.
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