A bus passenger arrested for alleged possession of drugs worth R2.2m appeared in the Beaufort West magistrate's court on Friday.
Eric Ntabazalila, spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority, said Dimba faces a drug-dealing charge.“The bus made several stops along the way to pick up and offload passengers. It was stopped at a roadblock at the weighbridge in Beaufort West.“Police found the name of the accused on a tag attached to the bag, together with the serial number of his ticket. The bus driver checked his list and took the police to the accused’s seat.
“According to the driver, the accused confirmed in his presence to police that the luggage was his. He was arrested and charged with dealing in drugs.” Dimba’s case was postponed to Monday. He was remanded in custody and is expected to apply for a Legal Aid lawyer.
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