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Nursing assistant out on bail

The 44-year old nursing assistant who was arrested on Tuesday for being in possession of stolen Antiretroviral (ARV's) medication appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court today.

POLOKWANE –  The woman stationed at at the Makgatho Clinic in Botlokwa was arrested by the Hawks Anti-Corruption Unit after attempting to sell stolen ARV’s to an undercover police officer.

Information was received about a person selling stolen ARV’s to people in the city said Limpopo Spokesperson for the Hawks, Capt Matimba Maluleke.

“An undercover cop approached the suspect and she attempted to sell him 24 sealed round bottles containing ARVs tablets for R7 500.”

The suspect has been released on R1000 bail and will appear again on 18 August.

Investigation into the crime as well as others who could be involved continues, concludes Maluleke.

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