Suspected Umhlanga drug dealer appears in court
Updated | By Gcinokuhle Malinga
A suspected drug dealer appeared in court in Verulam on Wednesday following his arrest in Umhlanga yesterday.
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The Hawks had been tipped off about the activities at a property.
KZN Hawks spokesperson, Simphiwe Mhlongo says the 54-year-old man was caught sealing capsules containing heroin at the premises.
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"Members pounced in his premises unexpectedly, and a search was conducted. During the search 15136 heroin tablets, 2.6 kilograms of heroin powder, 2669 mandrax tablets and empty capsules to the street value of approximately R1 million were found."
"Members from Forensic Science Laboratory were immediately invited to process the crime scene. The suspect was subsequently placed under arrest and charged for dealing as well as possession of drugs," he says.
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