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They found 3 814 bundles of Chata edulis drug, popularly known as Khat plant or Bushman\u2019s tea valued at R228 840. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Hino bus which was used in commission of the crime and two cell phones which were used for communication purposes between parties involved were confiscated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Two male suspects aged 45 and 51 were arrested for drug trafficking and possession of drugs and a case docket was opened at the Kroonstad police station.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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