Heroin worth R1,8m found concealed in car dashboard in Durban

A suspected dealer, who was allegedly transporting drugs from Johannesburg to Durban, was arrested by the Hawks from the Durban Serious Organised Crime Investigation team, working together with Crime Intelligence, last week.

Source Rising Sun Chatsworth

Monday, 20 September 2021, 09:17
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Heroin worth R1,8m found concealed in car dashboard in Durban
Ten packs of heroin, worth over R1m, were seized by the Hawks. Photo: Supplied

NATIONAL NEWS - The intelligence-driven operation, which resulted in the arrest of 58-year-old Nadaragen Chetty, was conducted at the Mariannhill Toll Plaza after police received vital information.

Police officers intercepted the vehicle that Chetty was driving and then conducted a search. Ten packs of heroin worth an estimated R1,8m were found concealed in the dashboard.

Chetty was subsequently arrested and charged for dealing in drugs.

He appeared in the Pinetown Magistrates Court and was remanded in custody. His case was postponed to September 22, 2021 for a bail application.

Article: Caxton publication, Rising Sun Chatsworth

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