Gauteng police bust drug lab in Kensington
One suspect was arrested upon the discovery of what appeared to be a meth lab in Kensington.
Police in Gauteng confiscated drugs worth millions after discovering what is believed to by a meth laboratory in Kensington, Johannesburg on Monday.
According to the South African Police Services (SAPS), intelligence-driven operation was conducted by the narcotics unit of Gauteng Provincial Organised Crimes.
Drug bust in Kensington
They pounced on the lab, where they also discovered a car containing drugs, as well as chemicals and equipment used to manufacture drugs.
The vehicle was impounded, while one suspect was arrested and will appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s court.
The operation was commended by Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Elias Mawela, who urged the community to continue playing their part in the fight against crime.
“There is no place to hide in Gauteng,” the SAPS said in a statement.
South African Police Services
Busy Monday for Gauteng police
This comes on the same day where another suspect in Snake Park was nabbed with marijuana and drugs.
Gauteng community safety MEC Faith Mazibuko says police in Ekurhuleni acted on a tip-off in carrying out the arrest.
SUSPECT NABBED FOR DRUGS AND DAGGA
— MEC Faith Mazibuko (@FaithMazibukoSA) May 25, 2020
On Monday 2020-05-25 midday, SAPS members in Ekurhuleni got a tip off about a suspect who was dealing in drugs at Snake park.
They went to the adress and arrested the suspect after he was found with dagga and drugs. pic.twitter.com/aMhkapeuDa
Elsewhere, another intelligence-driven bust was made in Vanderbijlpark, where four unlicensed firearms and ammunition were discovered.
The police also confiscated what appeared to be diamonds at the scene.
“The stones are still to be tested,” said Captain Kay Makhubele. “The firearms will be sent to Forensic Science Laboratory for ballistic testing, to determine if the firearms might have been used to commit other crimes,” added Makhubele.
Captain Kay Makhubele, Police spokesperson
One suspect was apprehended and is expected to appear at the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate court.
