Man appears in Volksrust Court for 26kg marijuana

Linda Ellen Mpinga (23) appeared in the Volksrust District Court on June 9, facing charges of drug dealing.

Mpinga was arrested on June 8 by members of the Wakkerstroom Crime Prevention Unit during a routine stop-and-search operation.

He was stopped while driving a Toyota Corolla, and during the inspection, police discovered 26kg of marijuana.

According to Sergeant Thulisile Magagula, the seized drugs have an estimated street value of R109 200.

Mpinga was scheduled to appear in court again on June 11. No further information was available at the time of going to print.

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