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Media Statement
POTCHEFSTROOM – Two alleged drug dealers; Emengini Ifeanyi Kingsley (26) and Mark Aniachuna (28) were remanded in custody upon appearance before the Bafokeng Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 18 March 2024, on charges of possession of drugs and possession of suspected stolen goods. The accused are expected to reappear before the same court on Monday, 25 March 2024, for status verification and bail application. The accused were arrested on Thursday, 14 March 2024, by Tlhabane Visible Policing members during a Crime Intelligence driven operation. It is alleged that information was received about suspects driving in a white Volkswagen Polo and distributing drugs to their clients in Tlhabane and Rustenburg North. Following an observation kept in the area, the accused’s vehicle was spotted exiting the premises. The police followed vehicle and stopped it in Lebone Street, Tlhabane. The occupants; two Nigerian foreign nationals failed to confirm the status of their legality in the country. Both suspects were ultimately searched and found in possession of two half-moons and 16 small pieces of rock drugs, one router as well as eight cell phones.
Investigations into the matter continue and the suspects are likely to face charges relating to contravention of the Immigration Act, 2002.
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