Two Zimbabweans arrested in R2 million cigarette bust

South African border police arrested two Zimbabweans at Groblersbrug port of entry on August 22 after intercepting R2 million worth of cigarettes hidden under coal. NewZimbabwe.com reported the tip-off led to the seizure. The arrests highlight the scale of cross-border smuggling between Zimbabwe and South Africa. Tighter border controls could disrupt illicit trade but also choke legitimate commerce. The horizon: this incident underscores the need for coordinated anti-smuggling efforts.