TWO of the five Zimbabweans who were recently arrested for
money laundering involving R142 300 and possession of unregistered medicine in
South Africa were yesterday warned and cautioned by a Makhado Magistrate court
in Limpopo Province.
The court also ordered the forfeiture of the money and
deportation of Mahua Mashitara (44) and Tinei Kateura (35).
The duo was arrested in a flat in Makhado town on May 12
after the police got a tip off that they were illegally dealing in cigarettes.
Their accomplices Stedmore Nhau (23), Robert Mutandwa (28)
and Andy Nare (40) are still in custody and are expected to appear in court
again today for formal bail application.
The trio has been charged for Contravention of Medicine and
Related Substances Control Act, Possession of Unregistered Medicine and Money
laundering. They were found with an unknown suspected cough mixture.
Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo
said in a statement that the suspects were arrested during a joint operation by
various security arms.
“They were apprehended during an intelligence driven joint
operation conducted by Detectives, First Responder Team and Crime prevention
members from Makhado Cluster. Police investigations are still continuing,” he
said. Chronicle
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