We received information from crime intelligence indicating that a male suspect was dealing drugs behind the Chatsworth South African Police Service training college inside an informal settlement.
Members of the Durban Metro Police Service drug team, together with SAPS Ethekwini District EITT and other role players, strategically observed the target and formulated a plan to intercept him.
Further information suggested that the suspect had just received a large amount of drugs during the evening.
Due to the large amount of foot traffic in the area, members executed the plan in the early morning to move into the informal settlement unnoticed.
In the early morning, members moved towards the target’s house, where he was apprehended by surprise. He was found with an unlicensed firearm and 600 green and white capsules of suspected heroin.
The exhibits seized and booked into the Chatsworth SAPS 13 register were 1 black CZ 83 Firearm, 25 live ammunition, and 600 green and white capsules of heroin.
The suspect was detained without any visible injuries at Chatsworth SAPS.
The operation was carried out successfully with no casualties reported.
Thank you to all role players for assisting in the fight against crime.
CHATSWORTH SAPS
