Officers held over tollgate heroin find granted bail

TWO police officers stationed at KwaDukuza Police Station were yesterday each granted R10 000 bail in the Verulam Magistrate’s Court, police said.

The pair, aged 23 and 41, were arrested on Sunday along with three others after they were allegedly found with heroin when they were stopped along the N2, near the Tongaat tollgate.

“The Hawks received information about two policemen who were transporting drugs from Chatsworth to KwaDukuza. A joint operation was swiftly conducted and the vehicle was intercepted along the N2.

“A search was conducted and 498 heroin capsules were found in the vehicle,” said Captain Simphiwe Mhlongo.

Three other suspects were granted R2 000 each. They are all expected back in court tomorrow. – ANA