Dealer caught in Durban Central with drugs worth R19k
An alleged drug dealer was apprehended by police in Albert Park.
A HEROIN dealer was nabbed by police at Albert Park, Durban Central, during a sting operation.
On Wednesday night, members of the Provincial Drug and Firearm Unit acted on information that there was a man at the park selling heroin.
“A sting operation was conducted after observation which led to the arrest of the suspect,” said Colonel Thembeka Mbhele, provincial spokesperson for the South African Police Service.
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Police said the suspect was found in possession of 506 capsules of heroin, 36 pieces of rock cocaine and 3,4grams of heroin wrapped in a clear plastic packet.
The estimated street value of the drugs is worth R19000.
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“Drug dealing has been of great concern in the province and the police are working tirelessly to remove drug dealers from the community,” said Mbhele
“Drug dealers are known to use vulnerable people to sell those drugs.”
The suspect was detained at the Durban Central police station and charged for being in possession of drugs.
He is expected to appear on Thursday at the Durban Magistrate’s Court for dealing and possession of drugs.
Major General Thulani Gonya, Acting KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, commended the police officers for the arrest and recovery of drugs.
“We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that the drug dealers are removed from our society,” he said.
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