- Nigerian man and female accomplice jailed 37 years for drug trafficking.
- Police recovered drugs worth millions in street value.
- Court says sentence is a warning to international traffickers.
- South African authorities vow stricter cross-border crime prosecution.
A South African High Court has sentenced a Nigerian man and a female partner to 37 years behind bars after they were found guilty of drug trafficking, possession, distribution and related organised crime offences.
According to investigators, the duo ran a well-structured narcotics chain, supplying methamphetamine and other illegal substances across several provinces. Police confirmed that their arrest came after months of surveillance, controlled deliveries and undercover monitoring.
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During the raid that led to their conviction, law enforcement recovered large quantities of crystal meth, heroin, packaging materials and digital scales, including cash believed to be proceeds from drug sales.
The presiding judge, while handing down the sentence, said the punishment was necessary to deter transnational drug networks influencing South Africa’s streets.
“This court must send a clear message, if you bring drugs into this country, you will serve time,” the judge stated firmly during sentencing.
The court noted that the Nigerian man was the primary coordinator, while the woman acted as a courier and distributor. Both individuals will be eligible for parole only after serving a significant portion of their jail term.
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Authorities praised investigators for the successful prosecution and warned that more syndicates would be dismantled.
The spokesperson for the South African Police Narcotics Division said: “Drug trafficking destroys families, fuels violence and preys on vulnerable communities. We will continue to hunt down traffickers across borders, no matter how far they think they can run.”
The sentence has sparked reaction among migrant communities, with some calling for fair legal accountability while urging governments to support Nigerians living abroad legally and peacefully.
