Nine arrested in Boltonia drug lab worth millions
Police and the Hawks discovered a drug lab in Boltonia, Krugersdorp West.
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Nine arrests have been made after police discovered a clandestine drug laboratory worth millions was discovered in Pulley Street, Boltonia in Krugersdorp West.
Those arrested are aged between 18 and 55.
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According to Hawks spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale, the discovery of the drug lab was after allegations surfaced about the operation thereof.
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He said members of the Serious Organised Crime Investigation team raided the lab where they found a variety of illegal substances which included methamphetamine producing chemicals in large quantities. During the search of the lab, it was confirmed that nine people, including two women, were apprehended.
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The suspects will make their first appearance in the Krugersdorp Magistrate’s Court on February 14 and will be facing charges of manufacturing illicit drugs.