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R8 Million worth of cocaine seized in Pietermaritzburg

Writer's picture: Bayanda HlongwaneBayanda Hlongwane

Updated: Jul 18, 2024

Bayanda Hlongwane


A bricks of coicaine that was hidden inside a chemical sprayer bin

PICTURE INSIDE: RECEIEVED



KWAZULU-NATAL – On Wednesday 19 June 2024, Hawks members from Pietermaritzburg Serious Organised Crime Investigation seized 20 bricks of cocaine in one of the industrial park near Pietermaritzburg.


Members received information about a truck that was carrying a chemical crop sprayer tractor from Durban Harbour to Free State province. A disruptive operation was swiftly conducted and members proceeded to the said industrial park.


The said truck was traced and found stationary. A search was conducted and members found 20 bricks of cocaine hidden inside the chemical sprayer bin. Detailed statement was obtained from the driver and no arrest has been made at this stage. Investigation continues.


The KwaZulu-Natal Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Provincial Head, Major General (Dr) Lesetja Senona welcomed the seizure and congratulated the members for the good work.

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