Drug dealer arrested in New Germany
The man's residence was searched and 17 000 ecstasy tablets and one kilogram of kat powder were found in his flat.
A FORTY-year-old man from New Germany was arrested for possession of an estimated R1.7 million worth of drugs by the Pietermartizburg Organised Crime Hawks members and Provincial Crime Intelligence unit on Thursday, 29 June.
Captain Simphiwe Mhlongo of the Hawks Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation said the man was arrested following an undercover operation that began in April 2016 following the widespread distribution of the drug called ‘Mercedes’ in the province.
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Mhlongo said two other suspects were arrested in August last year and they are still in custody.
“The hard working members continued with their operation that led to the arrest of a third person. During the arrest, he was found in possession of 34 jaws of crack cocaine and he was taken to place of residence where a search was done.
“Hawks members found 17 000 ecstasy tablets and one kilogram of kat powder in his flat. The street value of the seized drugs is approximately R1.7 million. The equipment and the vehicle used in the commission of crime were also confiscated,” said Mhlongo.
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The man appeared in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 30 June and was remanded in custody and the case was postponed to 6 July.
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