Durban –  KwaZulu-Natal police are on the hunt for suspects after recovering cocaine worth approximately R13 million during an intelligence-driven operation at Durban Harbour on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.

The bust follows a major drug recovery in Gauteng province in April, with intelligence pointing to Durban Harbour as the entry point. Officers profiled specific vessels and launched a targeted operation involving Durban Operational Response Services and the Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit, police confirmed in a statement.

During the raid, police uncovered 32 blocks of suspected cocaine hidden inside the air conditioning compartment of a bus shipped from South America and bound for Gauteng.

Investigations continue to identify the shipment’s organisers and intended recipients.

ALSO READ: Major drug bust in Goodwood: R54,3 million in heroin and tik seized