Two people were arrested during a drug bust in Mandeni last Thursday after police seized narcotics worth over R22 000.

The operation was conducted by the iLembe District Police in collaboration with the KZN Provincial Drug and Firearm Unit and other law enforcement agencies.

The arrests followed a tip-off about a known drug dealer who had recently relocated to Mandeni and was actively involved in the illicit drug trade.

Police apprehended a man (31) and woman (23), both charged under the contravention of the Drug and Drug Trafficking Act. They appeared before the KwaDukuza Magistrates’ Court on Friday and will remain in police custody.

During the operation, officers seized a significant quantity of narcotics, including mandrax tablets, rock cocaine, heroin powder, cocaine powder, methcathinone, crystal meth, ecstasy tablets and dagga.

iLembe police commissioner, major general Anthony Gopaul, praised the success of the operation.

“I commend the officers for their dedication in executing this operation. My appreciation extends to the external units that assisted in making this arrest possible. Our commitment to keeping drugs off the streets remains steadfast, and we will continue to conduct similar operations to curb crime in our communities,” he said.

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