Police raid meth drug lab worth R100 million in Gauteng, arrest Mexican

Police this week uncovered a crystal meth drug laboratory worth an estimated R100 million in Rietfontein in Gauteng.

During the operation the police arrested a 39-year-old Mexican national.

Crystal Meth or Tik

“Following extensive surveillance conducted on the premises, a multi-disciplinary team comprising the National and Provincial Organised Crime Investigations (Narcotics units), National Counter Narcotics, Diepsloot and Westrand Tactical Response Teams (TRT) and West Rand K9 unit obtained a search and seizure warrant.

“The takedown led the team to seize various chemicals, drug manufacturing equipment and final product which was confirmed to be Methamphetamine commonly known as Crystal Meth or Tik,” said the police in a statement.

The team also seized cash, believed to be the proceeds of crime.

The suspect is expected to appear before the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on charges of dealing in and manufacturing of drugs as well as for the contravention of the Immigration Act.

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