Chidi Vincent Nworji appeared in the Johannesburg magistrate’s court on Thursday for allegedly dealing in drugs with a value of R1m.
Nworji, 42, was arrested when the Hawks intercepted a silver Honda he was driving after leaving Plumridge flat in Berea.
“The resultant search uncovered various drugs. The team proceeded to his residence where more narcotics were found,” police spokesperson Capt Lloyd Ramovha said.
The seized drugs were crystal meth, Mandrax and heroin.
The Hawks also confiscated cash.
The case was postponed until next Thursday pending verification of the status of the accused in the country and to allow further investigation. He will remain in custody.
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Hawks arrest man with drugs worth R1m in Berea
The seized drugs were crystal meth, Mandrax and heroin
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Chidi Vincent Nworji appeared in the Johannesburg magistrate’s court on Thursday for allegedly dealing in drugs with a value of R1m.
Nworji, 42, was arrested when the Hawks intercepted a silver Honda he was driving after leaving Plumridge flat in Berea.
“The resultant search uncovered various drugs. The team proceeded to his residence where more narcotics were found,” police spokesperson Capt Lloyd Ramovha said.
The seized drugs were crystal meth, Mandrax and heroin.
The Hawks also confiscated cash.
The case was postponed until next Thursday pending verification of the status of the accused in the country and to allow further investigation. He will remain in custody.
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