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Two arrested in Mtwalume for drug possession

Charges will include contravening the Disaster Management Act.

April 8, 2020
Shona Aylward Less than a minute

Two men, aged 19 and 21, were arrested in Mathulini area in Mtwalume after being found in possession of dagga, mandrax, heroin and ecstasy.

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Hibberdene police made the arrest with the assistance of Port Shepstone Public Order Police (POP) and Highway Patrol.

The men face charges of possession of drugs and contravening the Disaster Management Act, and will appear in the Umzumbe Magistrates Court today (Wednesday).

Ugu Cluster Commander, Major General Sethenya Nxamagele was pleased with the recovery and arrests and encouraged her members to continue with law enforcement under these challenging circumstances.

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April 8, 2020
Shona Aylward Less than a minute

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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