Suspected drug dealer killed in Imbali shootout
An alleged drug dealer has died in an early morning shootout with police in Pietermaritzburg.
Officers from the National Intervention Unit acted on a tip-off and raided a house in Unit 14 in Imbali on Tuesday.
The South African Police Services says when they approached the property, a suspect shot at them, prompting the officer to return fire, killing the 29-year-old.
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A pistol, mandrax tablets, heroin and dagga, were recovered from the house.
Police have opened an inquest docket and are also investigating charges of attempted murder, unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition as well as possession of drugs.
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