Midrand drug lab shut down by police
The police in Gauteng recently discovered a drug lab and seize drugs worth about R300 000-00 at a lodge in Midrand, North of Joburg.
“On 24 March 2023, members of Organised Crime Investigation Unit operationalised information on a suspected drug lab at a certain lodge in Midrand. The members swiftly acted and upon arrival at the said place, two rooms were searched leading to the discovery of suspected cocaine rocks, crystalmeth, ecstacy tablets, chemicals and laboratory apparatus,” explained police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi.
Police further established that the manager of the lodge is the only one with access to the two specific rooms. He was arrested and charged with illegal manufacturing and dealing in drugs.
Provincial Commissioner of the police in Gauteng, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela applauds the good work done by the members in removing drugs from the streets of Gauteng.
“We remain resolute in the fight against the scourge of drug abuse and we will continue ensuring that those who deal in drugs are identified and brought to book”, said Lt Gen Mawela.
