Police in Groblersdal in Limpopo have discovered a clandestine drug lab worth R2 billion in a joint team effort with the Limpopo Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, the Hawks.
According to a statement from the police, four suspects including the farm owner and two Mexican nationals were arrested in an intelligence driven operation by members of Limpopo Serious Organised Crime Investigation team assisted by the Limpopo Tactical Response Team at a farm in Groblersdal where a multi-million clandestine laboratory was discovered.
‘It is reported that the Hawks in Limpopo received information about suspicious activities taking place at the farm, which was then operationalised, and the multi-disciplinary team pounced.
Four structures on the property were searched on and large quantities of chemicals used in the manufacturing of illicit drugs including acetone as well as crystal meth with an estimated street value of R2 billion were recovered,” read the statement.
Meanwhile, the Hawks said since the beginning of this year, it has uncovered ten clandestine drug laboratories and made 34 arrests across the country.
The Hawks have also not ruled out the possibility of more suspects being arrested.
The suspects are expected to make their first appearance in the Groblersdal Magistrate’s court on 22 July, on charges of manufacturing, dealing and possession of illicit drugs.
