An alleged drug dealer who was caught plying his trade from a flat in Dr Pixley Kaseme Street (West Street) in the Durban CBD was arrested by police and about R71, 000 worth of drugs were seized in the raid, on Wednesday.
According to police spokesperson, Colonel Thembeka Mbele police officers from the Provincial Drug and Firearm Unit, acted on information about the drug dealing at a block of flats on West Street in Durban.
“An operation was put in place yesterday and the team conducted a preliminary investigation. A successful takedown resulted in the arrest of the 42-year-suspect after he was found in possession of 1001 capsules of heroin and 480 pieces of rock cocaine.
The seized drugs have an estimated value of R71, 000. The suspect is appearing before the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Thursday for possession and dealing in drugs,” Col Mbele added.
