Woman jailed for importing drugs

A South African woman whose husband was murdered and who was rearing five young children has been jailed for six years by Judge…

A South African woman whose husband was murdered and who was rearing five young children has been jailed for six years by Judge Frank O'Donnell for importing drugs.

Rejoice Ncubie (42), of St Andrews Street, Durban, was found to have cannabis herb valued at more than £50,000 at Dublin Airport and pleaded guilty to possession of more than £10,000 worth of the drug for sale or supply on May 16th, 2001.

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