Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal

DURBAN – Yesterday, police officers from the Provincial Drug and Firearm Unit conducted an operation in the Murchison, Port Shepstone. A sting operation was executed on an identified target suspected of dealing in drugs. The 29-year-old woman was found in possession of 18 packets of crystal meth and 80 mandrax tablets. The recovered drugs are valued at R8400-00.

Further investigation led the team to the Nkanyezini where a 35-year-old man was found in possession of 591 mandrax tablets. The drugs are valued at R35 460-00. Both suspects are expected to appear before the Port Shepstone Magistrate’s Court today for possession and dealing in drugs.

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