R360 000 drugs consignment recovered in Point, Petroport
Intensive weekend police operations yield discovery of massive drugs, intended for street dealing in Durban. Suspects are still at large. and police are their continued chase.
Some of the drugs were recovered during the bust. Photo: SAPS
POLICE officers from the Provincial Drugs and Firearms Unit recovered drugs worth an estimated street value of R200 000 in Durban over the weekend.
According to police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda, “Police operationalised intelligence about drugs which were being stored at a storage facility at Point on Friday, and upon searching the premises, a black plastic bag was found, containing crystal meth, ecstasy tablets, rock cocaine and powder suspected to be cocaine. The search for the suspects is underway.”
Drugs recovered during the bust. Photo: Durban Metro Police
A day later, the Durban Metro Police Drug Team executed a well-co-ordinated intelligence-driven operation targeting a known drug distributor. The suspect was intercepted at Petroport northbound, Queen Nandi Drive, while allegedly attempting to deliver drugs.
“Following thorough surveillance and investigation, a significant breakthrough was achieved. The suspect, a former nightclub owner turned drug supplier for the greater Durban area, was found in possession of a large quantity of heroin and an unlicensed firearm with ammunition.
“Seized items include approximately 5013 heroin capsules (pending final forensic count), CZ 75 pistol (serial number filed off), 17 live 9mm rounds and a magazine. The estimated drug value is R160 390,” shared Durban Metro spokesperson Colonel Boysie Zungu.
The suspect is facing multiple charges including, dealing in and possession of heroin, possession of an unlicensed firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.
Zungu added, “This success was the result of collaboration between the Durban Metro Police Service Drug Team and the Counter Narcotics Unit (KZN CI). The Durban Metro Police Service remains committed to dismantling drug networks and protecting our communities from the scourge of drugs.”
Wendy Sithole is currently a community media journalist, attached to Berea Mail (Durban). She first joined Caxton Newspapers in 2004. After a newsroom hiatus she rejoined Caxton in 2024. She is responsible for reporting through writing and photography, for both print copy and digital platforms. She studied Journalism and Social Sciences. Apart from reporting, Wendy possesses vast knowledge in the spheres Communication, of Public Relations and Events publicity.
