Two drug dealers aged 50 and 19 found with illegal guns and bullets

Two drug dealers aged 50 and 19 found with illegal guns and bullets

By Jonk wa Mashamba
news@alexreporter.co.za


Leanne Noma Chetty (50) and Keenan Singh (19) appeared in the Pinetown Magistrates’ Court today, 26 July 2023 where Chetty was granted R50 000 bail and Singh was released on a warning.

The Durban Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation assisted by the Durban Central Visible Policing, Durban K9, Crime Intelligence and National Intervention Unit conducted an operation in a building on Churston Road, in Cowies Hill on 25 July 2023.

This after they received information about illicit activities that were allegedly conducted in the premises.

“On arrival, a search was conducted and two shotguns, four pistols, a revolver, and more than 600 assortment of ammunition were recovered. Police further searched Singh who was carrying a bag with 269 Xanax tablets.

“Chetty and Singh were arrested and charged with illegal possession firearm, illegal possession of ammunition and contravention of the Medicines Control Act. Police further confiscated a cellphone and two booklets with a list of clients who had purchased narcotics,” said Captain Bonnie Nxumalo.

Nxumalo said the matter was adjourned to 4 September 2023 for further investigation.

Pic supplied.

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