More than R1 million worth of drugs has been seized during an intelligence-driven operation in Phoenix on Wednesday afternoon.
A 39-year-old man was arrested at a property on Rinkford Road following weeks of investigations by the Durban Metro Police Service’s Tactical Support Unit.
Police reportedly gathered intelligence from drug buyers in the area before obtaining a search warrant for the property. During the search, officers recovered a quantity of heroin, crack cocaine and Mandrax tablets, with the total street value of the drugs estimated at more than R1 million.
The suspect is expected to appear in court on charges relating to the possession and dealing of drugs.
Further details regarding the operation and the exact quantities of drugs seized are expected to be released by police.
