The Durban Metropolitan Police Service Drug Team, Durban Metro Police Business Forum Task Team, and Durban Metro Police EITT (SOD1), together with law enforcement stakeholders, conducted a successful intelligence-driven operation in Phoenix aimed at addressing ongoing drug-related violence, intimidation, and the recent tow truck and drug wars affecting the area.
The operation followed intensive groundwork and intelligence gathering regarding alleged drug dealers employing private security companies and armed bodyguards to intimidate rivals.
On 08 May 2026, members executed an approved search warrant at a well-known drug outlet situated on Groven End Drive, Phoenix.
The operation resulted in the arrest of one drug suspect and two security guards on various charges relating to drugs, firearms, and ammunition.
SUCCESS ONE
A suspect was arrested for Dealing and Possession of Drugs. Officers seized 78 pieces of crack cocaine with an estimated street value of approximately R3 900.
SUCCESS TWO
One security guard was arrested for Failing to Safeguard a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. Officers seized a Norinco rifle, magazine, 30 rounds of 7.62 ammunition, and a rifle bag. Estimated value of seized exhibits is approximately R50 000.
SUCCESS THREE
A second security guard was also arrested for Failing to Safeguard a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. Officers seized another Norinco rifle, magazine, 30 rounds of 7.62 ammunition, and a rifle bag valued at approximately R50 000.
Units Involved:
• Durban Metro Police Drug Team
• Counter Narcotics KZN CI
• Durban Metro Police Business Forum Task Team
• Durban Metro Police EITT
• DPCI Port Shepstone Hawks
The Durban Metropolitan Police Service remains committed to disrupting organised criminal activities, combating drug trafficking, and ensuring safer communities through intelligence-driven operations and strong inter-agency cooperation
