Drugs with an estimated street value of more than R57 000 were seized from the possession of a man arrested in Durban.
Heroin capsules
A 25-YEAR-OLD man appeared in the Durban Magistrates Court on 20 September after he was taken into custody by police officers from the Provincial Drug and Firearm Unit for possession of drugs.
Provinical SAPS spokesman, Brig Jay Naicker said the man was arrested after he was found with drugs in his possession near a railway station and bus terminal in Durban.
Police confiscated three-and-a-half moons of rock cocaine, 1 200 capsules of heroin, 180 pieces of heroin stones and 160 pieces of rock cocaine.
“He was instantly arrested and charged at the Durban Central police station. Drugs with an estimated street value of more than R57 000 were seized. Police investigations are continuing and we cannot rule out the possibility of additional charges being added,” said Naicker.
Drugs recovered in the arrest last week.
Drugs recovered in the arrest last week.
KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Khombinkosi Jula commended police officers from the Provincial Drug and Firearm Unit for their dedication in breaking the backs of criminals who peddle drugs.
“We once again appeal to communities to continue reporting drug dealers to police and ensure that our youth are not exposed to these notorious individuals who introduce them to these dependence producing substances,” he said.
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