Man caught with drugs worth R71 000 in West Street
The suspect was found in possession of 1001 capsules of heroin and 480 pieces of rock cocaine.
A 42-year-old man is expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court today, August 20, after he was found in possession of heroin capsules and rock cocaine.
Officers from the Provincial Drug and Firearm Unit acted on information about drug dealing at a block of flats on West Street in Durban.
Police spokesperson, Colonel Thembeka Mbele said an operation was put in place yesterday and the team conducted a preliminary investigation.
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“A successful takedown resulted in the arrest of the 42-year-suspect after he was found in possession of 1001 capsules of heroin and 480 pieces of rock cocaine. The seized drugs have an estimated value of R71 000. The suspect is appearing in the Durban Magistrate’s Court today for possession and dealing in drugs,” she said.
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