The police in Gauteng discovered yet another drug laboratory worth more than R10 million and arrested two suspects aged 51 and 49 on Thursday, 06 March 2025. The drug laboratory was discovered by members of crime intelligence and Gauteng Organised Crime Unit at a plot on the outskirts of Westonaria.
Police National Crime Intelligence members have been observing a plot where suspicious movements and activities were taking place. The police applied and obtained a search and seizure warrant that was executed by members of Gauteng Organised Crime Unit.
Upon searching the plot, police discovered a drug lab and seized mandrax and machinery used to manufacture, process, and package drugs.
The suspect, who is reported to be the owner of the house, was found inside the drug lab and arrested. Investigation led to the arrest of the second suspect at the same vicinity.
The suspects were charged with manufacturing and dealing in drugs.
Provincial Commissioner of the police in Gauteng,…
