TWO men were arrested for being in possession of dagga and stolen property in Umzumbe recently.
Warrant Officer Christo Mostert from Port Shepstone Crime Intelligence and Officer Devlyn Abbott from Hibiscus Coast Municipality’s Law Enforcement department were conducting a special operation when Sibani Phila Hlophe (21) and Maxwell Maduna (23) came walking in their direction.
Hlophe was found to be in possession of cellphones and two laptops, for which he could not provide receipts.
Maduna was found in possession of 34 grams of dagga. He was arrested and charged, and paid an admission of guilt fine.
Hlophe appeared in the Port Shepstone Magistrate’s Court where the case was postponed to November 7 for bail application. The investigating officer is Detective Warrant Officer Marc John.
