DURBAN – Operations throughout the festive season have been flourishing with the recovery of huge consignments of drugs. Yesterday a multi-disciplinary intelligence-driven operation was carried in Bayview and Pinetown. The team proceeded to Silverglen in Chatsworth where two suspects aged 27 and 31 were arrested while they were in the process of delivering drugs. In their possession police found 998 capsules of heroin and 65 pieces of crack cocaine as well as cash of R1700-00.
A follow-up operation was conducted at New Germany in Pinetown where a drug lab was uncovered and a third suspect was arrested. A 21-year-old woman was found on the premises and was placed under arrest. On the property police seized various drugs including 7445 capsules of heroin; 595 grams of heroin powder; 126 grams of crystal meth; 112 grams of pure cocaine; 87 grams of large pieces of cocaine and a packet of crystal meth.
A total of 130 000 empty capsules and various drug paraphernalia, as well as R78 840-00 in cash, was seized by police. The total value of the drugs seized is estimated at R1 million. The suspects are expected to appear in the Durban Magistrates Court tomorrow.
“This was a major breakthrough for the province and surrounding communities. Such operations are still ongoing as part of our Safer Festive Season operations. We continue to appeal to anyone who may have information on the crime to contact Crime Stop on 086 00 10111. We also encourage people to download the MySAPS App on any iPhone or Android device. This App will allow users to provide tip-offs among others. These mediums will allow callers to remain anonymous and all information will be treated with the strictest confidence,” said the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula.
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