Seven nabbed in R50m Durban drug bust granted bail
Durban - The seven people who were arrested and charged for allegedly dealing and manufacturing in drugs valued at about R50 million were granted bail in the Durban Magistrate's Court a short while ago.
Police seized a tablet press machine, about 10 000 mandrax tablets, 60 dyes, and about 40 000 empty capsules on the premises. “I was informed I would be working at medicine manufacturing factory - the medicine would be used for the treatment of HIV and cancer."“ I was asked if I could get six workers, who were required to work shifts and would earn R4000 a week."Abrahams further referred to an Ismail Chetty in his affidavit for being responsible for all substances and chemicals.
Abrahams further said he was not in possession of a passport and would not abandon his family and live as a fugitive.In separate affidavits read out by their attorney, Kiran Subajan, the other six co-accused said they had been recruited to work at the medicine manufacturing factory by Abrahams and were informed they would earn R4000 a week.
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