Man (37) transporting drugs from Chatsworth to Sheppie nabbed by Hawks
Heroin capsules to the street value of about R120 000 was seized from an alleged drug trafficker.
A 37-year-old man was arrested for dealing in drugs by Hawks members from Port Shepstone Serious Organised Crime Investigation together with Crime Intelligence and Durban Metro Police Drug Team recently.
Police spokesperson Captain Simphiwe Mhlongo said members received information about a man who was transporting drugs from Chatsworth to Port Shepstone on the South Coast.
An intelligence-driven operation was conducted and the said vehicle was intercepted near Umlazi.
Capt Mhlongo said a search was conducted and members found heroin capsules to the street value of about R120 000.
The man was subsequently arrested and charged for dealing in drugs.
He was expected to appear in the Umlazi Magistrate’s Court today.
The Asset Forfeiture Investigation Unit will apply for a preservation order to forfeit the vehicle that was used in the commission of the crime.
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