Truck driver’s dagga dilema

'I though it was cloths not drugs!'

Four months after he was caught with big bags of marijuana in his vehicle, a South African trucker’s trial has begun.

Charged with trafficking in narcotics, 28-year-old Thapelo Skhosana’s troubles date back to 28 January, when police officers at Makalamabedi veterinary gate found dagga in his truck during a routine stop and search. The drugs reportedly weighed 29.4 kilograms.

In court on Friday, the South African's attorney, Clifford Foroma maintained his client had no idea the package was full of weed. The lawman insisted Skhosana was under...