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Two police officers stationed at OR Tambo International Airport have been sentenced to 30 years behind bars on drug-related charges. | J_chabalala

Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Jacob Serepo said drug-related offences were prevalent at OR Tambo International Airport.The officers were previously stationed at OR Tambo International Airport.

"The officers were convicted on charges of contravention of the Drug and Drug Trafficking Act , defeating the administration of justice, and theft in August 2020," Mjonondwane said. "The officials handed over the drugs to Ndukula, who in turn stole the drugs, together with Mtambo, instead of retaining them as exhibits," Mjonondwane said.

 

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