A suspected cannabis dealer was shot dead near Umhlali north of Durban after an exchange of fire with police. Seven bags of cannabis were recovered from his vehicle after the shootout on the N2. Two alleged accomplices are on the run.
21 September 2024 at 13:00:00
Cannabiz Africa
SAPS said the incident happened shortly before midnight on 19 September 2024 after the occupants of a white Toyota Corolla ignored instructions to stop and led police on a “high speed chase” along the N2 southbound in the Nyoni area.
KZN SAPS spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said: “The suspects fired shots at the police as they drove past the Mvoti Toll Plaza.”
“The suspects stopped at Tinley Manor Bridge, got out of their vehicle and continued shooting at the police.
“At this point, the police returned fire and one suspect was shot and fatally wounded. Two suspects escaped arrest by running into the bushes” said Col Netshiunda. He said a firearm was found in the possession of the deceased suspect.
“During the search inside the vehicle, police found seven bags of dagga worth an estimated street value of R50,000. The vehicle which the suspects were driving was fitted with false registration plates and three more sets of registration plates were found inside the vehicle.”
Police are still searching for the two men who escaped.
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