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

DURBAN - Vigilant police officers attached to the Rapid Rail Police Unit (RRPU) were on provincial stabilization duties on Friday night, 18 August 2023, when they stopped a vehicle along the Otto Vollek Road in New Germany.

Upon searching the vehicle, thirty three packets containing white solid rocks suspected to be cocaine were recovered. Investigations led the police to the suspect’s residence in KwaDabeka where more drugs were recovered. Drug manufacturing equipment, ammunition and an undisclosed amount of money were also found inside the house.

The 32-year-old suspect was duly charged with dealing in drugs and illegal possession of ammunition. He will appear in court on Monday, 21 August 2023.

Ends

Enquiries:
Colonel Robert Netshiunda
082 ‪569 7629

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SAPoliceService
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SAPoliceService
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sapoliceservice_za/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SAPoliceService
Website: www.saps.gov.za