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S’Africa arraigns 34-year-old Nigerian for suspected drug peddling

A 34-year-old Nigerian is expected to appear before the Durban Magistrate’s Court in South Africa for allegedly dealing in drugs in Montclair, South Africa. The South African Police Service, in a statement on its Facebook page on Monday, said the suspect appeared before the court on Monday following his arrest by members of the Provincial Read More:…

S’Africa arraigns 34-year-old Nigerian for suspected drug peddling

A 34-year-old Nigerian man is set to face the Durban Magistrate’s Court in South Africa, accused of allegedly dealing drugs in Montclair. The South African Police Service announced this on their Facebook page, detailing the arrest that took place in Montclair. According to the statement, the suspect was apprehended by members of the Provincial Firearms and Drugs Unit after being discovered in possession of cocaine powder, estimated to be worth R30,000 on the streets.

Furthermore, the suspect was found to have R5,000 in cash, a sum he could not provide a clear explanation for. Both the cash and the suspected cocaine were seized as part of the operation. The South African police remain committed to combating the distribution of illicit drugs, ensuring the suspect will be brought to court to answer the drug-related accusations.

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