Chatsworth drug bust: IPID probes suspect's death
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is probing the death of a suspect, allegedly as a result of police action, following a drug bust in Chatsworth, south of Durban.
Two people were arrested on Friday during a raid on what the Hawks say was a drug den uncovered in Croftdene.
A source close to the suspect that died has told Newswatch the 33-year-old was assaulted while in handcuffs during the arrest.
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It's understood he died later that day in police custody.
IPID spokesperson Ndileka Cola says a postmortem is being conducted.
"I can confirm that this incident has been reported to IPID a few days ago and the Directorate will be investigating it.
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"IPID will also be attending the postmortem, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 27 May 2021. It is expected to determine the investigation that is required for this particular case."
