Police uncover dagga lab with dagga valued R2 million

DURBAN– Yesterday Durban North police assisted by a private security company embarked on a special operation at the corner of Umhlanga Rocks Drive and Margaret Maytom Avenue.

The team acted on information about illegal activities taking place on one of the premises. Upon arrival at the house, they were met by two occupants and a search was then conducted inside the house. Upon searching the premises police uncovered a dagga lab. A total of 400 dagga plants, large quantities of dried cannabis, cannabis oils that were ready for distribution as well as equipment for manufacturing and processing cannabis were seized by police. The suspects were also found in possession of an illegal firearm with 28 rounds of ammunition. The pair aged 25 and 30 were placed under arrest for dealing in dagga. They will appear in court soon.

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula hailed the team for uncovering the dagga lab.