South Africa: Accused Sentenced to Ten Years Imprisonment for Dealing in Drugs

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Mpumalanga — The Evander Regional Court has convicted Rethabile Chabedi (27), to ten years imprisonment on Tuesday for dealing in drugs following a thorough Hawks' investigation.

Chabedi and Chubuike Faithful Ani (47), were arrested by the Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit In December 2017, following a tipoff that they were transporting drugs in the vicinity of Embalenhle. The vehicle fitting the description was stopped and searched and R250 000 worth of Methcathinone drugs, commonly known as 'Kat' were seized.

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