Law & Justice

SAPS Seizes Multi-Million Rand Drug Lab in Krugersdorp, Arrests Five

By Today News Hours Editorial Desk

Police discovered a suspected multi-million rand drug manufacturing laboratory on a farm in Krugersdorp, west of Johannesburg. Crime Intelligence and the Hawks found quantities of Mandrax and ecstasy tablets at the site, and five South African nationals were arrested. The operation was carried out by the South African Police Service Crime Intelligence at the National Head Office and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations. The discovery follows a similar operation at Hartbeespoort Dam in the North West, where police also found a multi-million rand Mandrax laboratory. National Police Spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said, “Police have discovered quantities of Mandrax and ecstasy tablets at the suspected drug manufacturing laboratory. Five South African nationals who were found at the premises have been arrested. Senior SAPS officers are en route to the scene, where further assessments and investigations are underway.”