Durban - More than 550 pills of ecstasy, 150 grams of cocaine, meth as well as rock cocaine were recovered by SAPS following an intelligence driven operation in the Durban CBD on Thursday.
The operation is targeted at eradicating the drug trade in the Durban CBD.
Captain Nqobile Gwala, KZN police spokesperson, said police arrested a 42-year-old at a building in Gillespie Street.
“The suspect was immediately arrested and taken to Point police station for detention.
"He was charged for dealing in drugs and possession of drugs.
"The estimated street value of the recovered drugs is up to R200 000.
"Police are determined to root out drug trade in the province this festive feason. Drug abuse is destroying the youth who are the future of this country and contribute to violence as well as serious crimes,” she said.
The suspect is expected to appear in the Durban Magistrates Court on December 15.
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