Muldersdrift illegal alcohol plant dismantled
An illegal liquor manufacturing operation was uncovered on a plot in Muldersdrift, resulting in the arrest of one suspect.
In a targeted operation, members of the Gauteng Traffic Wardens, Muldersdrift SAPS, and Crime Intelligence uncovered an illicit alcohol manufacturing operation on a plot in Muldersdrift.
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According to Gauteng Department of Community Safety spokesperson Ofentse Morwane, officers had been monitoring the premises for several weeks after receiving information that it was suspected of being used for illegal alcohol production.
During surveillance, a truck traveling on Larsens Road was stopped for inspection. A search of the vehicle revealed boxes filled with illicit alcohol, and the driver was immediately arrested.
Upon questioning, the suspect confirmed that he was en route to deliver the alcohol to Evaton and that the boxes originated from the plot,” Morwane said.
“Acting on this information, officers searched the plot and discovered alcohol manufacturing equipment, large quantities of chemicals, and additional containers suspected to be used in the production of counterfeit liquor.”
