DURBAN – A multidisciplinary operation by police officers from the Provincial Organised Crime Investigation, Provincial Drug and Firearm Unit, Umlazi K9, Public Order Police as well as Metro Police was conducted within the Wentworth policing precinct after intelligence of a planned drive-by shooting of a gang by their rivals was received.
Police proceeded to the meeting spot on Woodville Road. The men spotted police and fled in different directions. Police gave chase and found a pistol with ammunition as well as 70 heroin tablets. Police are continuing to monitor the area to prevent criminal activities.
Prior to that operation, police arrested a 30-year-old man for dealing in drugs after he was found in between the apartments on Major Calvert Street selling heroin tablets. He was arrested and charged for dealing in drugs. Police recovered heroin tablets and cash received from drug trade. The suspect will appear at the Wentworth Magistrates Court tomorrow.
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula commended the police officers for their persistence to maintain peace in that area.
