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2 days ago
- IOL News
Chatsworth drug operations: One arrested and drugs seized by Durban Metro Police
Some of the drugs seized by the Durban Metro Police during an operation on Wednesday. Image: Durban Metro Police / Facebook The Durban Metro Police Service arrested a suspected supplier and confiscated drugs with a combined estimated street value of more than R53,000 in two operations in Chatsworth this week. The Metro Police said members of the Metro Police Drug Team and Trio Crimes Unit carried out an 'intelligence-driven operation' at an identified target's premises under an authorised search warrant. 'A primary drug supplier was arrested and taken to Chatsworth SAPS on charges of dealing and possession of Mandrax, crack cocaine, and dagga.' The operation resulted in the seizure of 58 pieces of crack cocaine, 110 Mandrax tablets, and 36 containers of dagga, with an estimated value of R13 100. Units involved included Counter Narcotics KZN, the Metro Drug Team, the Metro Trio Team, Chatsworth Metro Police (AO teams), and the Chatsworth Detective Tracing Team. Issuing a warning to those involved in the drug trade, the Durban Metro Police stated: 'Durban Metro Police will continue conducting intelligence-led operations with zero tolerance for narcotics. If you peddle drugs in our communities, expect unannounced raids, arrests, and asset seizures. We are coming for the supply chains and the networks behind them.' Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading In a separate incident on Wednesday, police said they received information about drugs 'hidden in bushes along Floss Street in Chatsworth, which were about to be moved to another location.' 'Our team, working together with the Chatsworth Detectives Tracing Team, proceeded to the location and recovered a bag containing: 164 bags of crystal meth; 140 pieces of Mandrax; 100 cones of cocaine; and 10.69 grams of Cat.' The estimated street value of the second haul was R 40,000. All exhibits were handed over to Chatsworth SAPS for processing. THE MERCURY
The Citizen
05-05-2025
- The Citizen
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 suspect is facing multiple charges including, dealing in and possession of heroin, possession of an unlicensed firearm and unlawful possession of 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.' For more from Berea Mail, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
