Joslin Smith: Stun grenades and tear gas used outside court

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Stun grenades and tear gas was used to disperse an angry crowd ahead of the bail application of Joslin Smith's mother and three others.

Police used stun grenades and tear gas to disperse an angry crowd on Wednesday ahead of the bail application of Joslin Smith’s mother and three others.The four people, Police have used stun grenades and tear gas to disperse an angry crowd who gathered outside the Vredenburg Magistrates court in support of missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith. Joshlin’s mother and three other suspects are set to appear in court today for a bail application.

The Western Cape’s social development department in Saldanha Bay has intervened to keep Joslin’s siblings safe. Police spokesperson Malcolm Pojie said the search for the six-year-old Joslin had been scaled down as no trace could be found despite all avenues and resources being exhausted. Earlier this week the reward of R20 000 was increased to R250 000. It is now R500 000. This is offered for any information aiding the police in locating Joslin.

Joslin’s mother, Kelly, was asked about allegations of drug abuse inside the family home. Kelly admitted that she and her boyfriend smoked tik, but said she had been “clean for a week since the disappearance of Joslin”.

 

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