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IOL News
26-06-2025
- IOL News
Police in KwaZulu-Natal seize R10 million in drugs, arrest foreign national
Police in KwaZulu-Natal have recovered drugs worth an estimated street value of over R10 million Image: SAPS Police in KwaZulu-Natal have intercepted drugs worth an estimated street value exceeding R10 million and arrested a 37-year-old foreign national in a meticulously planned operation at Quarry Heights, Durban. Members of the Provincial Drugs and Firearms Unit acted promptly on credible intelligence regarding an individual suspected of distributing illicit substances. Subsequent investigations resulted in the police locating the suspect, who was found in possession of a considerable quantity of drugs. Police in KwaZulu-Natal have recovered drugs worth an estimated street value of over R10 million Image: SAPS 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 Police in KwaZulu-Natal have recovered drugs worth an estimated street value of over R10 million Image: SAPS The operation intensified when officers traced the suspect to a residence on Caters Street. There, they discovered more heroin, crystal meth, and cocaine, reflecting the severity of the drug-related crime impacting the community. In addition to the substantial drug haul, police uncovered an illegal firearm and 47 rounds of ammunition at the same location, raising serious concerns about the potential threat to public safety posed by the suspect. The suspect was also found in an illegal possession of a firearm and 47 rounds of ammunition. Image: SAPS The suspect is set to appear before the Durban Magistrate's Court on multiple charges, including dealing in drugs and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. Law enforcement officials have hailed this operation as a critical step in the ongoing battle against the drug trade in the region. Police spokespersons have urged the community to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activities, reinforcing the importance of collaboration between law enforcement and residents in combatting crime. IOL
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!
