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Man arrested for manufacturing drugs in Pinetown
The equipment along with drugs, chemicals and powder were also seized.
A MAN (44) suspected of manufacturing drugs in Pinetown was arrested by Hawks members from the Durban Serious Organised Crime unit working together with Crime Intelligence.
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Hawks spokesperson, Capt Simphiwe Mhlongo said police received information and pounced on the suspect’s premises.
“A search was conducted and members found various equipment used to manufacture drugs, chemicals and powder suspected to be methcathinone,” said Mhlongo.
He added that the street value of the seized paraphernalia is approximately R1 497 000.
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