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By Ntwanano Fanisile Nkuna

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Man busted with R18k worth of drugs

Cash was also hidden inside the vehicle.


Kriel police in Mpumalanga conducted a mini operation, and a man was arrested for being in possession of drugs worth R18 000, Witbank News reports.

Police were busy patrolling on the road to Thubelihle when they spotted a gold Nissan hardbody with a GP registration number.

The officers on duty stopped the vehicle and requested to search it. Nyaope, dagga, rock and the money were hidden inside the vehicle, and the estimated value of both drugs was R18 000.

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 The driver, aged 28 was arrested on scene for possession of drugs and dealing with drugs.

The suspect will appear once the court gets forensic report on the confiscated drugs.

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– Caxton News Service

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