R360 000 drugs consignment recovered in Point, Petroport
POLICE officers from the Provincial Drugs and Firearms Unit recovered drugs worth an estimated street value of R200 000 in Durban over the weekend.
According to police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda, 'Police operationalised intelligence about drugs which were being stored at a storage facility at Point on Friday, and upon searching the premises, a black plastic bag was found, containing crystal meth, ecstasy tablets, rock cocaine and powder suspected to be cocaine. The search for the suspects is underway.'
A day later, the Durban Metro Police Drug Team executed a well-co-ordinated intelligence-driven operation targeting a known drug distributor. The suspect was intercepted at Petroport northbound, Queen Nandi Drive, while allegedly attempting to deliver drugs.
'Following thorough surveillance and investigation, a significant breakthrough was achieved. The suspect, a former nightclub owner turned drug supplier for the greater Durban area, was found in possession of a large quantity of heroin and an unlicensed firearm with ammunition. Also read: Police recover over R80 million worth of drugs at Durban Harbour
'Seized items include approximately 5013 heroin capsules (pending final forensic count), CZ 75 pistol (serial number filed off), 17 live 9mm rounds and a magazine. The estimated drug value is R160 390,' shared Durban Metro spokesperson Colonel Boysie Zungu.
The suspect is facing multiple charges including, dealing in and possession of heroin, possession of an unlicensed firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.
Zungu added, 'This success was the result of collaboration between the
Durban Metro Police Service
'Seized items include approximately 5013 heroin capsules (pending final forensic count), CZ 75 pistol (serial number filed off), 17 live 9mm rounds and a magazine. The estimated drug value is R160 390,' shared Durban Metro spokesperson Colonel Boysie Zungu.The suspect is facing multiple charges including, dealing in and possession of heroin, possession of an unlicensed firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.Zungu added, 'This success was the result of collaboration between theDrug Team and the Counter Narcotics Unit (KZN CI). The Durban Metro Police Service remains committed to dismantling drug networks and protecting our communities from the scourge of drugs.'
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