Police in KwaZulu-Natal have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking, arresting a 62-year-old man in a residential complex in Somerset Park and seizing drugs valued at R8 million during a surveillance operation on Monday.
According to provincial police spokesperson Thenjiswa Ngcobo, police acted on intelligence regarding a foreign national suspected of dealing in drugs and carried out continuous surveillance at the premises where he was believed to be residing. The suspect was spotted just after midnight carrying a backpack at a residential complex on Ilchester Avenue in the Canterbury area of Somerset Park.
Gold Cocaine Seizure
The suspect was stopped by the police and upon searching the backpack, a substance suspected to be gold cocaine was found in his possession. The substance weighed almost 7kg and had an estimated street value of R8 million. Ngcobo added that police confiscated an undisclosed amount of cash and three cellphones from the suspect during the operation.
Charges and Court Appearance
The man was arrested on charges of dealing in drugs and possession of drugs. He is expected to appear before the Durban Magistrates Court on Monday. The seizure of gold cocaine is a significant blow to drug traffickers in the region, and the police are commended for their efforts in keeping communities safe.
Some of the key facts about the seizure include:
- The suspect is a 62-year-old foreign national
- The substance seized is suspected to be gold cocaine
- The estimated street value of the substance is R8 million
- The police confiscated an undisclosed amount of cash and three cellphones from the suspect
The police will continue to work tirelessly to combat drug trafficking and keep communities safe. For more information on the effects of drug abuse,
