Police officers from the Provincial Drug and Firearm Unit were patrolling the Bellair area yesterday to curb drug related cases.

Whilst they were patrolling, they intercepted a possible drug transaction occurring on Bankhead Road in Bellair. The suspect who was in his vehicle attempted to flee upon seeing the police officers but he was tactically stopped. A 33-year-old man was found in possession of 109 plastic packets of methcathonone and 17 pieces of rock cocaine.

The recovered drugs are valued R30 000-00. The suspect was arrested for possession and dealing in dagga. He is appearing in the Durban Magistrates’ Court today.

Source: South African Police Service