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Multimillion-rand Mandrax lab uncovered near Hartbeespoort Dam

Investigations are continuing, and police have not yet confirmed whether any arrests have been made.

Multimillion-rand Mandrax lab uncovered near Hartbeespoort Dam

A major drug manufacturing operation, believed to be a multimillion-rand Mandrax laboratory, has been uncovered near the Hartbeespoort Dam in North West, South Africa. Police are currently investigating the property and are overseen by North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Arthur Adams. The South African Police Service (SAPS) is conducting the operation at a plot in the Hartbeespoort Dam area where the illicit facility has been discovered.

The quantity of drugs and estimated street value of the recovered narcotics are yet to be determined. Lt. General Adams stated that authorities are still investigating the scene and have not yet confirmed if any arrests have been made.

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