Suspected Durban drug dealer killed while attempting to flee
A man, who's believed to have been a drug dealer, died while trying to flee from police in Morningside, Durban.
Acting on a tip-off, officers made their way to Kings Park where two men are alleged to have exchanged drugs for cash on Thursday.
KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Jay Naicker says when police confronted the pair - one of them sped off in his vehicle.
He says officers gave chase towards Morningside.
At the corner of Norwood and Trematon Drive the suspect collided with another vehicle.
"The man believed to be in his thirties died at the scene and the other motorist was transported to hospital for medical attention.
“A search conducted inside the suspect’s vehicle uncovered drugs such as methcathinone and cocaine valued at R5 000. The team also seized cash of R1 640, which is suspected to be the proceeds of drug trade.
"Police have opened a docket for possession of drugs and culpable homicide for further investigation."
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