More than R50 million worth of illicit goods seized in Saps operations
Saps says intensified nationwide Operation Shanela crackdowns continue to target organised criminal…
One suspect arrested after police discover illicit cigarettes worth R23k in Free State
The suspect faces charges related to possession of illicit cigarettes and non-compliance…
14 600 arrested, R7.4m illicit cigarettes seized
The suspects were handcuffed in just seven days. The South African Police…
Tax Justice SA demands tough new laws to crush illicit cigarette trade
'South Africa can no longer afford weak penalties while illicit trade drains…
Sedibeng police arrest duo in R3.7m illicit cigarette bust
South Africa's illicit tobacco trade continues to tighten its grip on the…
Two senior law enforcement officers arrested for illicit trade, corruption
The suspects are expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court…
Illicit tobacco trade continues to erode SA’s economy
There are at least 100 billion cigarettes consumed worldwide from the black…
Sars cracks down on illicit economy, targets corrupt insiders
Sars said illicit economic activity linked to customs and tax systems undermines…
2026 Budget: Sin tax could make alcohol unaffordable and boost the illicit trade
Tax on spirits has doubled since 2016. Alcohol company Diageo warns the…
Sin tax raises demand for illicit alcohol
Higher alcohol prices are pushing alcohol consumers towards dangerous, unregulated alternatives. South…
