News24 | Four arrested after suspected drug lab discovered at Soweto house

Four suspects, aged 21 to 25, were arrested after police discovered a suspected drug laboratory in a room at the back of family home in Meadowlands, Soweto.

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Four people have been arrested following the discovery of a suspected drug laboratory at a house in Meadowlands, Soweto, on Friday.

Police teams comprising Gauteng Organised Crime Investigations’ Tracing and Narcotics units, Police Emergency Services, and the Hawks had been surveilling the house since Thursday evening following information about suspected illicit drug-related activities.

Gauteng police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili said further information indicated the suspects might have been in the process of moving the suspected drugs.

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“The team subsequently proceeded to the premises, where four suspects were arrested,” she added.

“The premises are a family residence, and police discovered the drug-manufacturing operation in a room situated at the back of the house.”

Four suspects, aged 21 to 25, were arrested after police discovered a suspected drug laboratory in Meadowlands, Soweto.

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Four suspects, aged 21 to 25, were arrested after police discovered a suspected drug laboratory in Meadowlands, Soweto.

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Muridili said all necessary resources were mobilised, including Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management teams, who were combing through the scene.

“The equipment and chemicals found at the premises will be seized for further investigation and analysis,” she added.

“A substantial quantity of pills suspected to have been manufactured somewhere else was also found.”

The case was handed over to the Hawks for further investigation.

The four suspects, aged between 21 and 25, are expected to appear in court soon to face drug-related charges.