The operation leading to the seizure of the drugs, which were en route to Durban, has led to five arrests so far as three police units investigate what they believe is a major syndicate
The National Crime Intelligence Unit, the National Investigation Unit and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) have jointly made yet another major breakthrough in the drug-trafficking world.
The team announced in a statement today that they arrested two men, a Bulgarian national and a Durban club owner, at the Middleburg Toll Plaza on the N4 late last night.
They were found in possession of ecstasy tablets with a street value of up to R85 million, which were being transported in a light delivery vehicle destined for Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
Following these arrests, a second team comprising of the same disciplines from the SAPS, swooped down on a house in Koningkramer Street in the suburb of Westville, KwaZulu-Natal.
The team recovered precursor chemicals which are commonly used in the manufacturing of drugs, particularly cocaine. They also recovered a bulk of powdered chemicals which are suspected to have been used in manufacturing illicit narcotics. They arrested the owner of the house and two of his employees.
The South African who was arrested at the toll plaza and the owner of the house in Westville are business partners. They own clubs on the famous Florida Road in Durban and in other parts of the Musgrave area in Durban.
In the meantime, the drugs and chemicals are being sent for forensic analysis and, on completion of the analysis, charges will be determined and the suspects formally charged.
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