On Friday, 23 May 2025, the Hawks members from Richards Bay Serious Organised Crime Investigation in collaboration with the King Cetshwayo district task team and Border Security arrested a 42-year-old suspect for possession of drugs.
The arrest followed intelligence received from Crime Intelligence about suspects alleged to be involved in drug dealing in Gingindlovu and Mthunzini areas. Acting on this information, the police secured a search and seizure warrant from Mthunzini Magistrate’s Court.
On 23 May 2025, the team received further intelligence that the suspect had received a new stock of drugs and was planning to distribute them in the Esikhawini Township. The team promptly launched a disruptive operation and descended on the location, where they found the suspect in possession of capsules believed to be heroin.
The suspect was arrested and charged with possession of drugs with an estimated street value of R20 000-00. The suspect is expected to appear before Mthunzini Magistrate’s Court on 26 May 2025.
The KwaZulu-Natal Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Provincial Head, Major General (Dr) Lesetja Senona extolled the members for the good work.
