MEC to lead anti-drug picket at court

THE MEC for Social Development in KwaZulu-Natal, Weziwe Thusi, will lead a picket outside the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court tomorrow morning.

This will take place shortly before the three men, who were arrested in connection with a R3-billion drug bust in Kloof, appear in front of a magistrate tomorrow.

The men were charged with the manufacturing of drugs and appeared at the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court on Thursday 26 June, however the case was postponed to 8 July for investigation

According to Ncumisa Fandesi, a media liaison officer, the demonstration will be attended by stakeholders in the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking as well as members of the community.