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Major police operation targets cannabis storage on The Bluff
A JOINT operation between the Metro Police Drug team and members of the eThekwini Infrastructure Task Team pounced on a cannabis and magic mushroom storage facility on The Bluff on July 14. A large quantity of dagga, magic mushrooms and hashish with an estimated value of over R700 000 was recovered, and one person was arrested. Also read: Police dismantle car parts theft ring The items that were recovered by the police includes: Over 800 cannabis cigarettes 45 cannabis syringes Containers containing psilocybin (magic mushrooms) Over 200 containers containing hashish More than 100 containers containing cannabis dabs Blocks of hashish weighing 207g Bottles of cannabis oils 4kg of cannabis dust 5kg of packaged cannabis dust Police spokesperson in the eThekwini District Captain Carmen Rhynes said, 'Upon members entering the property, a suspect (38) was confronted and interviewed. The members conducted a search and recovered large amounts of cannabis in different packaging. Upon a further search, members recovered psilocybin (magic mushrooms) and hashish. Members then seized all cannabis items, which was ready for distribution in the greater Durban area.' Carmen said the suspect was arrested for contravening Section 5 (b) of the drugs and drug trafficking Act. Also read: Police confiscate drugs, contraband at Fairvale Secondary [Video] eThekwini District Commissioner Major General Makhosazane Victoria Kheswa commend the law enforcement partnership between metro and the police for the arrest. She further emphasised that proper protocols must be followed when producing and selling of cannabis for medical purposes and adhering to the requirements of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority and the Health Department. The items had been packaged for resale in the greater Durban area. The suspect was placed under arrest and detained at Brighton Beach police station. The suspect is expected to appear in court soon to face charges of dealing in drugs. For more Southlands Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
25-05-2025
- The Citizen
Wentworth Metro police tighten screws on drug dealers
THE Metro Police Street Crime unit in Wentworth has made yet another breakthrough by arresting two men for their alleged involvement with drugs this week. Also read: Police confiscate drugs, contraband at Fairvale Secondary [Video] The first suspect, aged 39, was arrested on Alabama Road in Wentworth while en route to deliver 300 Mandrax tablets to his 'clients'. Another suspect, 28, was arrested on Major Calvert Road with 31 heroine capsules. Both suspects were charged for possession of drugs. Captain Greg Beavon of the Metro Street Crime unit said the estimated street value of the confiscated Mandrax is R6000. 'Metro police were conducting routine patrols in Wentworth when we spotted a man known to be a drug dealer. We stopped and searched him, and during the search, officers found Mandrax in the pocket of his jacket. He was arrested and detained at the Wentworth police station,' said Beavon. He said the metro police unit in Wentworth is firmly committed to taking strong action against drug dealers who have become a widespread problem in the community. Also read: Two arrested in police sting operation in Wentworth and Merebank 'Another 28-year-old man was arrested for being in possession of suspected stolen gas bottles. We have noticed a new trend in Wentworth and on The Bluff involving the theft of gas bottles,' he said. He added, 'These stolen gas bottles are sold to the community.' All the suspects appeared at the Wentworth Magistrate's Court on May 22. What does the law says about buying suspected stolen goods? Section 36 of the General Law Amendment Act, 1995 (Act 62 of 1955) states that: Any person who is found in possession of any goods to which there is reasonable suspicion that they have been stolen and is unable to give a satisfactory account of such possession, shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to the penalties which may be imposed on a conviction of theft. For more Southlands Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
