Police seize drugs worth R70 million at Durban Harbor

 PHOTO: SAPS

Authorities busted cocaine with an estimated worth of R70 million in Durban Harbor on Wednesday, 18 October.

In the past month, officers have been monitoring and keeping surveillance on a vessel that was making its way to South Africa from Brazil, and before it arrived at the Port of Durban, members mobilized units and resources to conduct a search and seizure operation on the identified containers.

A multidisciplinary operation was conducted on Thursday 19 October, and 20 litre paint containers were seized. Inside, police found 200 blocks of cocaine.

Minister of Police, General Bheki Cele commended the meticulous investigative work at play.

“We will continue to stamp the authority of the state, we are strengthening our response and our strategy in dealing with these syndicates”, said Minister Cele.

The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie Masemola said the National Safer Festive Season Operations are gaining momentum.

 

Done by: Esona Mfazwe