By Obakeng Maje
Zeerust-Four Tanzanian Nationals Daniel Makunja(39), John Evans(36), Raymond Kessy(42) and Augustino Minja(23) appeared in the Zeerust Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.

The accused will appear again on 13 March 2014 for further investigation. They are still in custody.

“The accused are charged with: Drug and Drug Trafficking Act no 140 of 1992 and International Trade Administration Act 71 of 2002” Brigadier Thulane Ngubane said.

The accused were arrested on Tuesday at Groot Marico after their truck which towed an Iveco panel van drove through Kopfontein border post at about 10:30 on Tuesday morning.

“Police suspected the truck and followed it until Groot Marico. The police allegedly stopped and searched both the truck and the Iveco panel van with the assistance of the narcotic dogs which reacted positively” Ngubane said.

It is further alleged that small plastics containing white unknown substance which was later confirmed as Ephedine chemical were found inside the door sides of the Iveco panel van to the street value of R211 350 00.

The truck was allegedly from Tanzania on its way to Pretoria.-TDN
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