On 20 April 2020, police officers from the Provincial Drug and Firearm Unit together with the Ethekwini Central Trio Task Team held an operation in the Point area to root out drug dealers. Police officers held observation at a business premises on Rutherford Street. After observing drug dealing taking place, the police officers swooped on the premises.
A suspect was arrested after he was found in possession of 23 large pieces rock cocaine valued at approximately R15 000-00. The man was detained at Point SAPS for dealing and possession of rock cocaine.
Following further investigation police proceeded to the basement of the building where they found a further two suspects. They were nabbed in possession 5000 empty capsules and 28 pieces of rock cocaine valued at approximately R32 000-00. The men were also detained at Point SAPS for dealing and possession of rock cocaine.
All three suspects are expected to appear in the Durban Magistrates Court.
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula commended the police officers for fighting the scourge of drugs in the province.
“We are appealing to or citizens to continue providing us with such valuable information so that we can break the back of these drug dealers that operate in our province. We appeal to anyone with information with regards to criminal activity to please contact Crime Stop on 0800 00 10111. We also would like to encourage all citizens to download the MySAPS App on any iPhone or Android device,” he said.
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