Yesterday police officers from the Umzinto K9 Unit were on patrol along Bisset Street in Umkomaas when they noticed a vehicle with no registration plates driving recklessly.
The said vehicle was chased and intercepted. The Umkomaas Task Team and detectives also assisted. Upon searching the vehicle, cash of R6564-10 was found hidden underneath the spare tyre. Further investigation led the team to the suspect’s house at V Section in Umkomaas and a search was conducted.
Upon searching the house, police found 27 capsules of heroin. The 20-year-old man was placed under arrest for possession of drugs. He will appear at the Scottsburgh Magistrates Court today.