A 39-year-old woman has been arrested in Lydenburg after she was allegedly found in possession of human tissue, believed to be placentas.
Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brigadier Donald Mdhluli confirmed that Rose Mnisi, who works at a local hospital, was apprehended after police received information about a woman selling human placentas.
“The police officers followed up on the information and, based on the suspect’s description, were able to locate a woman carrying a plastic bag along Voortrekker Street in Lydenburg. Upon being approached by the police, the woman was found to be in possession of human tissue. The woman confirmed that she is a cleaner in the maternity ward,” said Mdhluli.
Mnisi was arrested and charged with the illegal possession of human tissue.
She has already appeared in the Mashishing District Court, where the case was postponed to 25 September for a formal bail application.
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