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3 cops charged for defeating the ends of Justice
3 cops charged for defeating the ends of Justice
Three police officers from White River Police Station appeared in the Nelspruit Magistrate's Court on Thursday on charges of defeating the ends of justice.
Sergeants Jabulani Wisdom Mbuyane (43), Solomon Mebo (49) and Constable Levandre LaReservee (32) were arrested following a tip-off regarding police involvement in the illegal transportation of drugs.
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National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson for Mpumalanga, Monica Nyuswa said on Tuesday that law enforcement officials acted on information regarding a police vehicle escorting another vehicle that was allegedly transporting dagga along the N4 near the Matsulu T-junction.
'The police intercepted both cars matching the description. Upon searching, they discovered over 100 bags of dagga.
'The accused officers were on duty, in full uniform, and driving a marked police vehicle at the time of the incident.
'All three officers were granted bail of R1 500 each,' she said, adding that the case has been postponed to 25 July for further investigation.
Joseph Joel Mamba (44) and Monica Zwane (34), suspected of transporting the dagga, appeared before the same court on charges of dealing in drugs.
'They have been remanded in custody, and their case has been postponed to Tuesday for a formal bail application,' said Nyuswa.
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