A 43-year-old man is expected to appear in the uMhlali Magistrate’s Court on Monday after being arrested for alleged drug dealing in Ballito, north of Durban.
The suspect was arrested on Sunday during an intelligence-driven operation conducted by members of the KwaZulu-Natal Drugs and Firearms Unit.
Police said the operation followed information about an individual allegedly distributing drugs in and around Ballito.
During the operation, officers allegedly found the man in possession of 500 grams of crystal methamphetamine, four kilograms of methcathinone and two kilograms of cocaine powder.
Police also recovered 12 packs of small glass bottles and nine cellphones.
The seized drugs have an estimated street value of more than R1 million.
The suspect was arrested and charged with dealing in drugs. He is expected to appear in court on Monday.