When the case progressed in court, Johnson later disappeared during the trial in September 2022. The trial was nearing completion, and his failure to appear in court resulted in the court’s refusal to render a judgment.
Johnson was arrested again in May 2023 after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
The R20,000 bail was forfeited to the state, and he was remanded in detention pending the outcome of the case.
State Prosecutor Solly Sass claimed that the court should impose the mandatory minimum term because Johnson not only showed no remorse, but also attempted to evade his court case.
Johnson was arrested again in May 2023 after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
The R20,000 bail was forfeited to the state, and he was remanded in detention pending the outcome of the case.
State Prosecutor Solly Sass claimed that the court should impose the mandatory minimum term because Johnson not only showed no remorse but also attempted to evade his court case.
Sass further argued that by sentencing Johnson to a significant jail term, the court will send a strong message to illicit drug traffickers that justice will be served on those who devastate communities.
The court condemned Johnson to 15 years in prison without the possibility of parole, and the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) issued a temporary forfeiture order for his vehicle, an Isuzu bakkie.
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