Suspected KZN teen drug dealer unleashes dogs on cops
Updated | By Gcinokuhle Malinga
A suspected drug dealer will now also have to answer to charges of attempted murder after he set his dogs on police officers who arrived to raid a Tongaat property.
![Dog attack - generic](https://turntable.kagiso.io/images/dog-silhouette-pixabay.width-800.png)
KZN police spokesperson, Thembeka Mbele says officials had been tipped off about a man dealing in drugs and possession of firearms and ammunition in Belvedere.
READ: Cele to tackle taxi-related violence in KZN this year
Mbele says the teenage suspect refused the police access and unleashed three Pitbulls on them.
"One officer sustained injuries on the left thigh, hand and leg and was taken for medical attention."
"A 17-year-old suspect was arrested and appeared in court. But the outcome is not known at the moment," says Mbele.
![Missed a Newswatch bulletin](https://turntable.kagiso.io/images/news_podcast3.original.jpg)
Show's Stories
-
British teen shows off too soon at European Champs
Herein lies a classic life lesson: Don't take anything for granted...
Stacey & J Sbu 16 hours ago -
The truth behind the viral 'bed rotting' trend
What it means to be a bed rotter...
Stacey & J Sbu 18 hours ago