TWO DRUG DEALERS SENTENCED

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By: Neo Ntsele

The Welkom Magistrates Court on Friday 11, sentenced Rammatli Joseph Ntaidate 35, and Nhlanhla Lucky Ndawo 27, for dealing in drugs and possession of drugs.

Ndawo was sentenced to six years imprisonment whilst Ntaidate was fined R8 000 and slapped with five years suspended sentence.

In 2020, Welkom-based Serious Organised Crime Investigation detectives became aware of criminal activities at a certain house in Welkom.

They sought the assistance of Crime Intelligence and Flying Squad.

On 20 October 2020, the team kept observation, noticed a suspicious vehicle leaving the premises, and gave chase.

Upon searching, cash was discovered hidden inside a sound system compartment.

This led officers back to the house where more cash and drugs were found.

Over R1 million worth of mandrax tablets and R270 000 in cash was recovered.

Acting Free State Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), Brigadier Paulus Mbongo welcomed the sentencing and praised officers for working hard to stop the supply of drugs.