In the ongoing fight against the proliferation of illicit drugs, the Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation in Western Cape working in tender with the counterparts in Crime Intelligence's Counter Narcotic and the SAPS Special Task Force arrested two suspects at a plot in Magaliesburg whilst expecting a search and seizure warrant.

Chemicals, equipment and drugs in various stages of production amounting to millions were also seized.

The National Head of the Directorate, Lt Gen Godfrey Lebeya, will be visiting the site this morning.

The members of the media are invited as follows:

Date: Friday, 12 May 2023

Venue: Magaliesburg, West Rand (pin drop attached). https://www.google.com/maps?q=-26.025314331054688,27.513540267944336andz=17andhl=en

Time: 12:00

Members of the media can confirm attendance with Colonel Philani Nkwalase on 071 481 3468.

Source: South African Police Service