On Friday, 14 May 2021 Hawks members from the Durban Serious Organised Crime Investigation working together with Crime Intelligence, National Intervention Unit, Public Order Police, and Durban Metro K9 Unit arrested a 32-year-old suspect for dealing and possession of drugs in Phoenix.
Members received information about drug dealing activities that were happening at Warehan Place in Phoenix. An undercover operation was conducted and police proceeded to the said premises. Upon searching the house, 5034 heroin capsules to the street value of approximately R45 000-00 were found.
The suspect was immediately placed under arrest and charged accordingly. He is expected to appear in the Verulam Magistrates’ Court today.