Police have seized drugs with an estimated street value of more than R1 million during an intelligence-driven operation in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, leading to the arrest of a 43-year-old foreign national.
The operation was conducted on Sunday, 18 October 2026, by members of the Provincial Drugs and Firearms Unit following information about alleged drug distribution in the area.
Police officers reportedly monitored the area from observation posts before identifying the individual targeted in the operation. A takedown operation was subsequently carried out, resulting in the recovery of several types of drugs.
The seized substances included four kilograms of methcathinone, two kilograms of cocaine powder and 500g of crystal methamphetamine.
Officers also recovered 12 packs of small glass bottles and nine cellphones during the operation.
The recovered drugs have an estimated street value of just over R1 million.
The 43-year-old suspect was arrested and charged with dealing in drugs. He is expected to appear before the uMhlali Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 19 October 2026.
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