Four arrested in Durban drug lab raid

Wednesday 25 February 2026 – 11:00am

DURBAN – KwaZulu-Natal police have discovered a drug lab in Umhlathuzana near Chatsworth.

Four suspects were arrested on the site. 

READ: Police dismantle major drug syndicate in KZN

It’s part of a crackdown on a drug syndicate in the area.

Metro Police, Crime Intelligence and the Hawks have been investigating the cartel since 2023.

Authorities are raiding facilities in Chatsworth and at least 10 other sites.