Media Statement from KwaZulu Natal Media Centre

Corporate Communication

South African Police Service

28 January 2014

The determination of KwaZulu-Natal police to root out the illicit drug trade continues to yield excellent results. This was once again proved by a drug bust in Westville on Monday, 27 January 2014 where an assortment of drugs to the street value of R50 000 was recovered and a 33-year-old suspect was arrested.

The Durban Flying Squad Narcotics Team was conducting investigations into drug trade in Meerut Road, Westville when they swooped on an identified premise in the area. A 33-year-old man was found in possession of 37 grams of magic mushrooms, 510 grams of hydroponic dagga and 56 ecstasy tablets. He was arrested and charged for dealing and possession of drugs.  The drugs that were seized will be sent to the forensic science laboratory for analysis. The suspect will appear in the Pinetown Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 29 January 2014.

The Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Mmamonnye Ngobeni was ecstatic with the arrest. "We take great pride in our performance with regards to the arrest and seizure of these drugs in the province. We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to the community for their active participation in the fight against drug dealers living within their neighbourhood. It is through such initiatives that we can deal decisively with the drug scourge that is destroying our youth," she said.

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