Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested a 46-year-old man, following a major drug bust at a residential complex in Durban North on Thursday.
Police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda said police had been on the suspect's trail for a while before pouncing.
"Officers from provincial drugs and firearms unit dismantled yet another drug lab at a property in Ronaldo Road, in Glen Anil.
"Further investigations led the police to a residential complex in Umgeni Park where the suspect was renting an apartment," Netshiunda said.
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He explained that inside the property, officers found mandrax, rock cocaine and heroine worth an estimated street value of R1.3 million.
"Police also found and seized equipment which the suspect was allegedly using to manufacture drugs. An undisclosed amount of money was also found in the premises," Netshiunda said.
The man was charged with manufacturing and dealing in drugs.
Once processed, the suspect will be presented before court.
Provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has praised police for their diligent work that led to the raid and arrest of the suspect.
He said while the suspect in custody has been arrested, police are working to find the mastermind behind the manufacturing of the drugs.
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