3 in court after Wakkerstroom police uncover 93kg of dagga
Three suspects were arrested during a police stop after officers discovered marijuana worth over half a million rand in their vehicle.
Three men appeared in the Volksrust District Court yesterday, facing charges of dealing in drugs after they were found in possession of 93kg of marijuana.
According to Ridge Times, Nhlakanipho Khumalo (30), Ernest Zondo (39) and Zephrid Hlongwane (36) were arrested by police in Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga, in the early hours of the morning.
During a routine stop-and-search operation, the trio were stopped in their silver Toyota Corolla. Police discovered four large bags of marijuana inside the vehicle.
The 93kg haul is estimated to have a street value of R558 000.
The Volksrust District Court ruled that the suspects remain in custody until their next appearance on Wednesday.
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