The Durban-based Hawks’ South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau is investigating suspected cocaine worth R111 million recovered at Durban Harbour

By Samantha Allen

Published: June 21, 2022 | 2:45 PM GMT

The Durban-based Hawks’ South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau is investigating the source or link to the recovery of a consignment of suspected cocaine in a vessel at Durban Harbour.

The Hawks team and SAPS Operational Response Services were warned about a suspicious consignment in a vessel that was ferrying vehicles on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

When the squad got at the location, they discovered 265 bricks of cocaine in canvas sacks.

The drugs are worth an estimated R111 million.

A preliminary examination revealed that the shipment’s owner could not be identified.

An ongoing investigation led to the seizure of the drugs.

At this time, no arrests have been made.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.