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Wema Sepetu released

She had been given a one year jail term

Tanzania sweetheart Wema Sepetu has escaped the one year jail term after paying her fine as ordered by court.

The former Miss Tanzania had earlier on Friday been found guilty of drug abuse with the judge giving her a one year sentence if she failed to pay a fine of Ksh. 2,000,000 [Ksh. 87,676].

Onslaught

However, her lawyer Alberto Msando has confirmed that the talented actress will not be going to jail after paying the fine.

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The former Miss Tanzania was among the top artists in the country accused of abusing drugs.

In February this year, Police launched an onslaught on top celebrities who were allegedly involved in drug trafficking, asking them to report to the Central police for questioning.

The celebrities included Diamond Platnumz, TID, Ray C, Idris Sultan, Abbas Mutevu, Rugemarila Mutahaba, Vanessa Mdee, Tunda, Halidali Kavila. Amani Kashozi and Omry Sanga.

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