Seven men in Marianhill drug bust in court
Seven men are due to appear in the Pinetown Magistrate's Court today on drug related charges.
The suspects were nabbed earlier this week while allegedly packing heroin capsules in Savana Park near Mariannhill.
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The Hawks' Simphiwe Mhlongo says the drugs had a street value of around R225 000.
"Hawks members together with Crime Intelligence and the Shongweni K9 Unit were following on information regarding drug dealing when they proceeded to the house.
"They caught seven suspects. They also confiscated equipment that they use to seal the heroin straws as well as small scales," he said.
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