IFP applauds biggest drug bust in KwaZulu-Natal

MEDIA STATEMENT ISSUED BY:
MR VELAPHI NDLOVU
IFP SPOKESPERSON FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY

October 18, 2006

The IFP spokesperson for Safety and Security, Mr Velaphi Ndlovu, today applauded the efforts of the SAPS that resulted in the biggest drug bust in KwaZulu-Natal's history. He said:

"The IFP commends the efforts of the SAPS in arresting two men for drug trafficking in Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal. We are pleased to see that vigilant policing, as promised by the Minister of Safety and Security, has paid off with the biggest drug bust in the province's history."

Mr Ndlovu concluded by saying: "The IFP further welcomes the denial of bail to the two British accused, as it sends a clear message that drug trafficking, or any crime for that matter, will not be taken lightly in South Africa."



FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr Velaphi Ndlovu MP: 083 625 0803
Noleen Hendricks: 082 886 9848
email: noleen@ifp.co.za