Thomas v Minister of Police (2015/34496)
Thomas v Minister of Police (2015/34496) [2023] ZAGPJHC 911 (14 August 2023)
The court found the police officers' version more probable than the plaintiff's. The officers encountered the plaintiff walking on the shoulder of the road, observed suspicious behavior, and upon searching, found a Mandrax tablet in his possession. The arresting officer formed a reasonable suspicion that an offence under the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act had been committed and lawfully arrested the plaintiff under section 40(1)(h) of the Criminal Procedure Act. The plaintiff was taken to the police station, his rights were explained, and he was detained lawfully. The court held that the disc…
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- Unlawful Arrest
- Unlawful Detention
- Reasonable Suspicion
- Mandrax Possession
- Criminal Procedure Act
- Drugs And Drug Trafficking Act