Captain Matimba Maluleke, Police spokesperson, stated that the six suspects were allegedly charging R15 000 per vehicle.
Lieutenant-General Godfrey Lebeya commended the work that the team put together.
A statement was released by the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Ms N Mapisa-Nqakula.
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The trio are expected to appear before the Musina Magistrate’s Court on 21 June.
They were arrested on 18 June for allegedly transporting the cigarettes.
They then responded by setting up a stop and search operation next to the Baobab Truck Park.
The Hawks have arrested six SANDF members who were caught smuggling stolen vehicles into SA and charging R15k each. Image: Jonathan C. KatzenellenbogenSource: Getty Images
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
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