Drug dealer sentenced to 6 years imprisonment for dealing drugs.
MPUMALANGA – The Hawks’ Provincial Head, Major General Zodwa Mokoena welcomed the sentence of yet another drug dealer. She hailed the investigation team for commendable efforts and further applauded the collaboration with our counterparts in ensuring that criminals are brought to book.
The acclamation followed the arrest of a criminal group during the ‘Dream On’ project at Bethal in Mpumalanga between June 2021 and July 2022 respectively.
The group of the syndicate, Okereke Valentine Okwudiri (36), Kadima Remy (30), Male Mokoko (34), Mukembani Justin Kasindo (35), Rudi Angle Kishuka (25), Bongiwe Malingela (42), David Enewere (35) and Hassanda Kaluwe (32) appeared before the Bethal Regional Court on Monday, 5 December 2022.
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Accused no6, Rudi Angle Kusinda, pleaded guilty in open court today on 3 counts.
- Count 1 possession of drugs 2 years suspended for 5 years.
- Count 2 dealing in drugs 3 years imprisonment.
- Count 3 dealing in drugs 3 years imprisonment and a further 5 years imprisonment suspended for 5 years.
She was declared unfit to possess a firearm. All drugs are forfeited to the state.
The case against the other accused was postponed to 3 March 2023 for trial and they remain in custody.
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