Drugs are a serious issue in this country and many families have been affected. KwaZulu-Natal police are committed to cleaning the province by putting drug dealers behind bars where they belong.
On 1 February 2022, police officers arrested two suspects who were found in possession of 1.2kg of pure heroin powder, 63000 plastic capsules and an electronic grinder with heroin residue.
The suspects were arrested by the Provincial Organised Crime Investigation (Narcotics Team) and Durban Central Field Unit during an intelligence driven operation spearheaded to eradicate all forms of criminality in the province.
Following an intensive investigation, the police officers intercepted an e-hailing vehicle with two occupants on Church Street in Pietermaritzburg.
Following a search of the vehicle heroin powder was recovered. A search warrant was executed and the police officers proceeded to Allen Road in Pelham, Pietermaritzburg where 1.2kg of pure heroin powder, 63000 plastic capsules and an electronic grinder with heroine residue were also recovered.
The estimated value of the recovered drugs is R387 500-00.
The suspects were arrested and charged for dealing in drugs. They will appear in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court soon.
