Drugs with an estimated street value of R2.5 million were taken off the streets in Fourways.
In a joint operation, the National Intervention Unit of Pretoria and Crime Intelligence members swooped on a drug lab on 4 November when the skilled teams raided a house in Cedar Lake after receiving tip-offs from the community.
They confiscated crystal methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, 25 bags of salt and isotone, two 9mm Glocks, 70 rounds of 9mm ammunition and three 9mm magazines.
Two men were taken into custody for possession of drugs and the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. Detectives will continue with investigations.
Lieutenant General Solomon Makgale said the operation was a perfect example of the good working relationship between police units. “It is also testimony to the trust communities have that police will follow up on information on criminal activities within their neighbourhoods,” he said.
He urged communities to continue to come forward with information on illegal drug manufacturing and dealing.
“As a society, we have an obligation to protect our children and our families from the evil of drug addiction and drug peddlers who are only motivated by greed,” Makgale said.
