Two men caught with drugs worth R68 000 in Point area
According to Capt Nqobile Gwala, the targets were identified and a takedown operation was conducted leading to the arrest of the two suspects.
TWO men are expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court today, August 27, after they were found in possession of 438.8 grams of heroin and 87 plastic wrappings of heroin worth R68 000.
Officers from the Provincial Drug and Firearm Unit received information about drugs being packed and stored for distribution in the Point area.
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According to Capt Nqobile Gwala from provincial SAPS, the targets were identified and a takedown operation was conducted leading to the arrest of two suspects aged 24 and 32.
“The suspects were found in possession of 438.8 grams of heroin and 87 plastic wrappings of heroin. The suspects are making their first appearance in the Durban Magistrates Court today,” she said.
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