Woman in court over heroin and cocaine worth half a million rand

A woman was arrested after police caught her with 2.1kg of heroin and 624 grams of cocaine with a street value of R520 000. Picture: SAPS

A woman was arrested after police caught her with 2.1kg of heroin and 624 grams of cocaine with a street value of R520 000. Picture: SAPS

Published Sep 14, 2022

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Durban — A woman was arrested for drug dealing after she was caught with 2.1kg of heroin and 624 grams of cocaine with a street value of R520 000.

Police spokesperson Constable Thenjiswa said that on Tuesday, the Provincial Drug and Firearm Unit followed up on information regarding a woman who was dealing in drugs at Montclair. Police officers proceeded to Buller Road where observation was conducted.

A woman was arrested after police caught her with 2.1kg of heroin and 624 grams of cocaine with a street value of R520 000. Picture: SAPS

Ngcobo said that hours later, the woman was spotted leaving the house. She was approached by police who searched a backpack that she had in her possession.

“During the search police officers discovered 2.1kg of heroin and 624 grams of cocaine with a street value of R520 000,” Ngcobo said.

A woman was arrested after police caught her with 2.1kg of heroin and 624 grams of cocaine with a street value of R520 000. Picture: SAPS

She said that the 29-year-old suspect was arrested for dealing in drugs and detained at Montclair SAPS.

Ngcobo said that the suspect was expected to appear before the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.

A woman was arrested after police caught her with 2.1kg of heroin and 624 grams of cocaine with a street value of R520 000. Picture: SAPS

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