Hawks Seize 20 Cocaine Bricks Worth R8 Million in KwaZulu-Natal

Major General Senona praised the officers for their effective action in this significant drug bust.

The KwaZulu-Natal Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) has successfully seized 20 bricks of cocaine valued at R8 million, preventing their delivery to the Free State. The Provincial Head, Major General Lesetja Senona, commended the officers for their diligent work.

The seizure occurred on Wednesday when the Hawks' Pietermaritzburg Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit acted on a tip-off about a truck carrying a chemical crop sprayer tractor from Durban Harbour to the Free State province.

"A disruptive operation was swiftly conducted, and members proceeded to the said industrial park. The truck was traced and found stationary. A search was conducted, and members found 20 bricks of cocaine hidden inside the chemical sprayer bin. A detailed statement was obtained from the driver, and no arrest has been made at this stage. The investigation continues," said the Hawks in a statement on Thursday.

Major General Senona praised the officers for their effective action in this significant drug bust.