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Million dollar drug lab in South Africa uncovered, what police found

2024-07-21 13:10:00, Kosova & Bota CNA
Million dollar drug lab in South Africa uncovered, what police found
Photo from the lab, CNN

Police in South Africa arrested four people, including two Mexican nationals, after uncovering a drug lab worth millions of dollars.

The laboratory was located on a farm in the town of Groblersdal. 

The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Major Crime Investigation Directorate raided the property in the town of Groblersdal after receiving information that suspicious activity was taking place there. 

After searching four structures on the property, police found large quantities of chemicals used to make illegal drugs, including acetone and crystal meth, with an estimated street value of $109.4 million.

The four suspects arrested include the owner of the farm and two Mexican nationals, the police service said, adding that they are not ruling out the possibility of further arrests, CNN reports.

Million dollar drug lab in South Africa uncovered, what police found

It is not clear whether the seized drugs were intended for the South African market or abroad.

The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs said its embassy in South Africa "had not received the relevant consular notification and is in contact with local authorities to find out the details of the case and the suspected Mexicans involved".

The suspects will appear in the Groblersdal Magistrate's Court on Monday on charges of manufacturing, trading and possession of illegal drugs, according to the police service. /CNA 





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