PICS: 5 arrested for allegedly running drug syndicate in Durban

PICS: 5 arrested for allegedly running drug syndicate in Durban

Five men who were allegedly running a drug syndicate in Durban are in the dock today.

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According to police - a suspect was arrested in March this year for allegedly manufacturing and dealing in drugs in Hillcrest.


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During that bust - a drug lab was dismantled and narcotics with an estimated street value of R1.6 million were seized.


After several undercover operations - the Hawks on Sunday made more arrests in Chatsworth and Amanzimtoti - and believe they've cracked a syndicate.


"All syndicate members were arrested and charged accordingly. They are expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate's Court today," says Hawks spokesperson Simphiwe Mhlongo. 


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