CAPE TOWN - Raed Cupido's co-accused, Christopher Carelse, has been shot dead in Cape Town.
Carelse and the former bank manager were arrested after they were found in possession of ammunition and drugs worth about R18 million.
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The duo was charged with drug trafficking, money laundering and organised crime.
Carelse had decided to turn state witness and was released two weeks ago.