An intelligence driven operation was conducted on the morning of 8 April 2021, by police officers from the Pietermaritzburg K9 Unit, Crime Intelligence and Magma Security.
The team was following up on information about a vehicle suspected to be transporting drugs. An operation was put in place on the N3 freeway and the suspected vehicle was spotted travelling at a high speed towards Durban.
A chase ensued and the vehicle was intercepted. A search was conducted and a large quantity of drugs was found in a hidden compartment within the vehicle.
Police seized 22 bags containing heroin and crystal meth. The estimated street value of the recovered drugs is R3 580 500-00. Police also seized R5000-00 in cash from the men.
The Hawks were contacted and they took over the investigation. Two suspects aged 24 and 42 were placed under arrest for dealing in drugs will appear before the Camperdown Magistrate’s Court.
