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Port Shepstone Hawks seize 41 rounds of live ammunition and drugs at Durban Station

It is alleged that the suspect was about to board a bus to Cape Town.

April 26, 2023
Shona Aylward 1 minute read
The seized ammunition.

The Hawks members from Port Shepstone Serious Organised Crime Investigation working together with National Intervention Unit and Crime Intelligence arrested a 34-year-old man for possession of drugs and ammunition at Durban Station.

Captain Simphiwe Mhlongo said members received information about a man who was in possession of the drugs and ammunition.

It is alleged that the man was about to board a bus to Cape Town. A disruptive operation was swiftly conducted and the suspect was spotted.

He was searched and found in possession of mandrax tables as well as 41 rounds of live ammunition. The street value of the seized drugs is about R10 400.

The drugs taken off the streets.

The man was subsequently arrested and charged accordingly. He is expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court today, April 26.

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April 26, 2023
Shona Aylward 1 minute read

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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