Joslin Smith: Three accused drop bail plea

Joslin Smith: Three accused drop bail plea

Three of the people accused of involvement in the disappearance of Joslin Smith have abandoned their bail bid. 

Accused in Joslin Smith case abandon bail bid
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Four suspects made a second appearance in the Vredenberg Magistrate's Court on the West Coast on Wednesday as the six-year-old remains missing.


Joslin's mother, Kelly Smith, is one of the accused. 


Charges against the fourth suspect have now been withdrawn.


The group is facing charges of kidnapping and human trafficking.


READ: Joslin Smith's mom, 3 others appear in court


Earlier, a crowd clashed with officers outside court ahead of the appearance.


They've again accused the SAPS of inaction in the search for the little girl.


Police were forced to use stun grenades and tear gas to disperse them, leaving one officer injured.


Officers used barbed wire to secure the area around the court precinct to prevent people from entering. 


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