Khethiwe Moloi (49) and Dumisani Aaron Mahlasela (61), two security guards at Blue Line Security company responsible for guarding various clinics around Gert Sibande District, were released on bail by the Evander Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, May 18.
The police’s Serious Organised Crime Investigation together with the Secunda K9 (Dog Unit) arrested the duo on Tuesday 17 for contravening the Medical Act.
Capt Dineo Sekgotodi, provincial spokesman for the Hawks, said information was received about a security guard who was selling medication.
“A search warrant was obtained and a disruptive operation was conducted during which suspect’s house was searched.
“Different types of medications and surgical gloves were found and Moloi was arrested.”
Further investigation led the team to Moloi’s colleague, Mahlasela staying at Emalahleni. The team proceeded to his house, and during the search, different medications which required prescriptions were found and confiscated. He was also arrested.
The pair appeared before the Evander Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday and they were released on bail of R3000 each and the case was postponed to July 14 for further investigation.
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