Five suspects nabbed following dagga lab bust in De Deur
The suspects include two Jamaicans, two Malawians and a Lesotho national.
Police in Gauteng have made five arrests following the discovery of a cannabis laboratory in De Deur, located in the Vaal region. During the operation, officers confiscated over R1 million worth of cannabis. The suspects arrested include two Jamaicans, two Malawians, and one Lesotho national. In addition to the seized marijuana, police also recovered firearms.
Gauteng Police spokesperson Tintswalo Sibeko announced that the suspects face charges under Sections 3 and 5(b) of the Drug Trafficking Act 140 of 1992. Two of the five individuals are additionally charged with possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. The suspects are scheduled to appear before Meyerton Magistrates' Court soon. Police investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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