Police have arrested 11 suspects following the discovery of a multimillion rand drug manufacturing laboratory on a farm in Swartruggens, North West.
The suspects include four Mexican nationals and one woman. Acting on gathered intelligence, the operation was conducted by a formidable team made up of members of National Head Office Crime Intelligence, National Head Office Organised Crime Investigations and the Hawks.
Dimpane hails arrest
Acting national police commissioner Lt-Gen Puleng Dimpane commended the law enforcement team for its continued commitment in dismantling organised crime syndicates involved in the manufacturing and distribution of drugs.
“The latest drug bust must send a stern warning to criminals that the South African Police Service (SAPS) remains resolute and relentless in the fight against crime. We will continue to intensify operations aimed at disrupting and dismantling drug networks operating within our communities,” said Dimpane.
According to the SAPS, last week alone, police arrested 280 suspects for dealing in drugs and a further 2 573 suspects for possession of drugs during operations conducted across the country. Police investigations into the matter are continuing.
- Police arrested 11 suspects, including four Mexican nationals and one woman, after discovering a multimillion rand drug manufacturing lab on a farm in Swartruggens, North West.
- The operation was conducted by combined teams from National Head Office Crime Intelligence, Organised Crime Investigations, and the Hawks based on gathered intelligence.
- Acting National Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Puleng Dimpane praised the efforts of the law enforcement team in targeting organised crime syndicates involved in drug manufacturing and distribution.
- Dimpane emphasized SAPS’s relentless commitment to fighting crime and warned criminals about intensified operations to dismantle drug networks across communities.
- Last week, police arrested 280 suspects for drug dealing and 2,573 for possession nationwide, with ongoing investigations into the drug manufacturing lab case.
Police have arrested 11 suspects following the discovery of a multimillion rand drug manufacturing laboratory on a farm in Swartruggens,
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