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Over R1m in drugs seized in Ballito, 43-year-old man arrested

43-year-old man to appear in court after in possession of drugs valued at over R1M

A 43-year-old man is accused of possessing drugs totaling more than R1 million in Ballito, north of Durban. The individual, whose nationality and immigration status remain unconfirmed, was apprehended on Sunday night following an intelligence-led operation by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Drugs and Firearms Unit. Police spokesperson Paul Magwaza disclosed that the team identified the suspect after setting up observation posts in Ballito and monitoring the area.

The suspect was discovered in possession of 500g of crystal meth, 4kg of methcathonone, 2kg of cocaine powder, 12 packs of small glass bottles and 9 cellphones. The street value of the seized drugs is estimated at just over R1 million. The individual was subsequently arrested and charged with drug dealing.

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