Two men were arrested for possession of whoonga capsules and cocaine worth R160 000 during a roadblock at the Umvoti Toll Plaza last Saturday.

A 29-year-old man, caught with whoonga capsules, was a passenger in a taxi. When the taxi was stopped, he jumped out and ran into Thembeni township.

Police, assisted by residents, pursued and found him hiding in a house, whose owners reportedly did not know him.

Officers found 2 800 red and white whoonga capsules on him. Later, police searched a vehicle and discovered cocaine powder, leading to the arrest of the 30-year-old driver.

Both men are to appear in the KwaDukuza Magistrates’ Court.

iLembe police commissioner, Major General Anthony Gopaul, emphasised the importance of roadblocks.

He said while some residents see them as an inconvenience, he noted that they are crucial in keeping drugs off the streets and protecting the youth.

“The Provincial Commissioner’s Drug Desk plan is clear in its intent to eradicate narcotics from the province. The iLembe District is fully committed to implementing this strategy through ongoing operations. For a thriving economy, we need a healthy society and drugs have no place in that formula. Every effort will be made to seize illegal substances and arrest those involved in drug distribution,” said Gopaul.

Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news.

Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here or if you’re on desktop, scan the QR code below.